Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Division Chief

University of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The University of Utah seeks an exceptional gastroenterologist or transplant hepatology leader to serve as the Chief for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (Gastroenterology) in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine's Department of Internal Medicine (DOIM). This is a remarkable opportunity for a dynamic academic leader to further the growth and innovation of this vibrant program's clinical, research, educational, and other programmatic missions. The Division of Gastroenterology is one of twelve divisions within the Department of Internal Medicine. The faculty and advanced practice clinicians cover the entire spectrum of gastroenterology and hepatology and are dedicated to high-quality, value-driven patient care, education, innovation, and discovery through basic, clinical, population, and health-services research. Thirty faculty and sixteen advanced practitioners provide outpatient and inpatient services in multiple locations, including the University of Utah Hospital, Huntsman Cancer Institute, the George E. Wahlen Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VA), and community clinics in South Jordan, Sugarhouse, Park City, Salt Lake City, and Farmington. The Division serves a large geographic area in the Intermountain West with general gastroenterology and hepatology clinics and sub-subspecialty clinics (Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease Clinic (EGID), Family Cancer Assessment Clinic, and Liver Transplant). The Division performs over 20,000 endoscopic procedures per year and sees over 20,000 patients in our ambulatory gastroenterology and hepatology clinics.

Requirements

• ABIM Board certification in gastroenterology or transplant hepatology.
• Academic experience as an Associate Professor or Professor.
• Eligibility for a Utah medical license.

Nice To Haves

• National or international research reputation.
• Clinical leadership experience.
• Progressive administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition.
• Promote a collaborative environment that enhances clinical growth and academic development.
• Advance research consistent with Department and Institutional missions.
• Mentor faculty and trainees.
• Motivate faculty through inspiration and leading by example.
• Communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Recruit and retain excellent clinical and research faculty.

Benefits

• Equal parental leave for men and women faculty.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Four weeks of paid co-parental leave for the other parent if both are faculty members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree