Description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is conducting a national search for Chair of the Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine. This leader will establish the vision for, guide the development of faculty in, and oversee all operations and functions in the department. Successful candidates will be an accomplished physician and proven leader. The Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine is part of the Division of Surgery and the Chair reports to the Division Head.

The Chair of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine will be charged with leading a nationally recognized department and contributing to the prevention and elimination of cancer, transformative research, and exceptional education.  

The department is comprised of 38 faculty positions, a full complement of inpatient and outpatient advanced practice providers, research and grant teams, fellowship administrators, administrative and program leaders, and support staff.  As part of the institution’s prioritized Gynecologic Oncology Service Line, the group performs more than 2,500 surgical cases annually in the Texas Medical Center and the Northwest Surgery Center, and sees more than 3,380 new patients annually across 6 clinic locations including the Texas Medical Center, The Women’s Hospital of Texas, League City, Sugarland, West Houston and The Woodlands.   
The Chair is responsible for providing leadership and assumes full responsibility for all areas of the department, including, but not limited to, direct patient care; basic, translational, and clinical research within the department; faculty development and evaluation; integration of educational programs; finance and budgeting; and departmental strategic planning that aligns with institutional direction. The Chair inspires professional growth by ensuring career development opportunities and mentorship for department faculty and trainees, as well as fostering a positive work environment that emphasizes collaboration, collegiality and wellness for all.  The Chair will also represent the department, division and institution in local, regional, state, and national matters.  

Embedded in the fourth largest U.S. city – and the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical center, MD Anderson is one of the premier cancer centers in the world. We are invested and determined in our collective focus on one goal: end cancer. From basic discoveries to impacts in the clinic, back to the lab and out to the community, our clinicians and scientists create a virtuous cycle of innovation, grounded in a culture of collaboration, connectivity and data-based science. 

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Requirements

Qualifications 

• 10 years of experience post clinical degree
• M.D. or equivalent degree
• Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology
• Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical licensure
• Demonstration of clinical excellence and performance
• Administrative experience at a departmental or institutional level
• Proven track record of successful and independent clinical or translational research and grant or protocol funding
• Consistent record of contributions to education or training and to mentoring of trainees, faculty, or staff
• Progressive leadership experience  
• Ability to function effectively in a matrix organization characterized by complex intra- and inter- disciplinary relationships