University of Iowa Chair of Urology
Company: Spencer Stuart
Location: Iowa City
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGYLocated within the
Carver College of Medicine, one of the top public medical schools
in the country, the UI Department of Urology has a distinguished
record in research, education, and clinical care. The department
has 16 faculty and 20 advanced practice providers in three
subspecialty divisions, along with approximately 17 residents, 2
fellows, and 27 staff. The residency program, which consistently
receives high marks in annual ACGME surveys, recently expanded its
annual class size and will accommodate up to 20 trainees by
2028.The faculty includes national and international leaders in
many subspecialty and research areas, with $2.1 million awarded in
external funding in FY24 and consistent NIH funding over the past
29 years. UI Department of Urology faculty maintain a robust
presence locally, regionally, and nationally, and in recent years,
many have held leadership positions in many national organizations.
Urologic oncology faculty in the department have pioneered the use
of sequential intravesical gemcitabine and docetaxel, and other
multi-agent chemotherapy combinations, as alternatives to BCG
immunotherapy for bladder salvage in patients with
non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The department s faculty offer
novel or advanced offerings for UI Health Care patients, including
Blue Light fluorescent cystoscopy, MRI/ultrasound fusion guided
biopsy, and an at-home bladder pressure monitor for patients with
neurogenic bladder.UI Urology is known worldwide for its
educational, research, and clinical expertise. The department is
actively involved in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate
education and residents and clinical and basic science fellows are
expected to participate in the departmental research effort. These
educational activities provide basic knowledge of genitourinary
tract anatomy, function, and disease and offer career preparation
in clinical or academic urologic surgery. To achieve these aims and
to keep abreast of the expansion of urological knowledge, UI
faculty has developed various areas of special interest, including
general urology, urologic oncology, pediatric urology, andrology,
sexual dysfunction, urolithiasis, urodynamics and reconstructive
urology, and laparoscopic and robotic surgery.CANDIDATE PROFILEThe
successful candidate for the Chair of the Department of Urology
will be a creative leader and an accomplished administrator who
understands the changing healthcare environment and is able to
leverage the department s strengths to advance and support
excellence in the delivery of clinical care, research, education,
and community engagement. This individual will foster excellent
relationships across the institution and build innovative clinical
and research programs. Stature in academic medicine, a record of
effective administrative and fiscal leadership, exceptional
interpersonal skills, demonstrated experience promoting a strong
workforce, and positive interactions with students, staff, and
faculty are all crucial qualifications.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrate enthusiastic advocacy of UI Department of Urology
with commitments to provide advanced care across the spectrum of
urologic disorders through high-quality patient care, innovative
basic science and clinical research, and comprehensive
education.
- Commitment to the UI Department of Urology goal to become a
renowned leader in the treatments and cures of urologic disorders.
Obtaining this recognition by excelling in each core area of
patient care, research, and education.
- In collaboration with the leadership of UI Health, provide
visionary and innovative leadership to guide the department into
its next phase of growth and development.
- Define and lead the department s research strategy. Support
principal investigators and other faculty within the department in
efforts to secure NIH and other grant funding to support research
priorities and ensure a deliberate investment into research
activities and priorities.
- Provide the vision and leadership to achieve superior clinical
programs within Urology and related disciplines. Work with the
department and health system leadership to build areas of
acknowledged clinical excellence and further integrate related
operations across the health system.
- Assure that excellent clinical education and advanced training
is delivered to medical and graduate students. Provide leadership
and oversight to the training programs within the department.
- Supervise the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of
the department-related budgets, encompassing all funding sources
and ensuring compliance with grant, legislative, and institutional
guidelines.
- Recruit, hire, and retain outstanding faculty for Urology.
Ensure an atmosphere of collegiality, support, development, and
diversity.
- Require ethical medical and financial practices across the
Department, supporting compliance activities, as necessary.
- Partner with the Dean s office to cultivate philanthropic
support for the department.
- Establish strong professional relationships, foster open
communication and teamwork, and champion change. Effectively manage
conflict and look for opportunities for collaborative
solutions.IDEAL EXPERIENCESignificant and successful leadership at
an academic institution
- A minimum of ten years demonstrated leadership achievement in a
large volume, high performing, contemporary department with
comparable complexity to the University of Iowa (UI) Department of
Urology. Creative and accomplished administrator who understands
the changing healthcare environment and the complexities of
clinical operations and has the ability to provide surgical
expertise and leadership across the larger institution of
University of Iowa Health Care.Expanding and fostering strong
clinical programs
- Active clinical surgeon with a proven track record of
developing, leading, and growing complex clinical programs that
focus on access, high quality, and outstanding patient
satisfaction.Academic orientation
- National recognition for achievement in clinical, educational
and/or research pursuits that would warrant a tenured
appointment.Growing research programs
- A successful track record of developing research infrastructure
and securing extramural funding is required; a history of past or
active NIH funding and/or clinical research is desirable.Business
and operational management
- Effective development and management of budgets reflecting
staffing, capital, and other operating expenses and understanding
of the complex financial pressures facing academic health care
organizations. Experience building and leading new
programs.Experience developing talent at all levels.
- Experience developing academic leaders and mentoring junior
faculty while identifying and recruiting students, trainees, staff,
and faculty. Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for
working with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of
backgrounds and perspectives.Education, Certification, Licensure
- M.D. degree and board certification in a urology
specialty/sub-specialty. Certification by the American Board of
Urology and licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of
Iowa.
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