Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine (MD, DO)

Posting Number : req24655

Department : COM Phx Internal Medicine

Department Website Link : College of Medicine-Phoenix

Medical Sub-Specialty : Gastroenterology-Med.

Location : Greater Phoenix Area

Address : 475 N. 5th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA

Position Highlights

The chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Internal Medicine will provide strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of the division. The chief of Gastroenterology will be responsible for all planning, policy, operations, and oversight of the division's academic, research, and clinical programs. This leader will have financial authority over the state-appropriated budget assigned to the division, extramural research funding received, philanthropic funding, and other financial matters for the division in accordance with applicable University policies and practices. The chief will have discretion in the recruitment and retention of division faculty who will have a direct reporting line to the chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

This position reports directly to the chair of the Department of Internal Medicine within the College of Medicine – Phoenix for all academic activities. Consistent with the Academic Affiliation Agreement (AAA) between the University of Arizona and Banner Health, the chief will have a matrix reporting relationship to the CEO of Banner – University Medical Group (B—UMG) and CEO of Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix (B—UMCP) for all clinical activities conducted at B—UMCP.

Consistent with the College’s foundational principle of collaboration, the chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology will work in close collaboration and partnership with other leaders across the College of Medicine – Phoenix and the College’s clinical partners. The chief of Gastroenterology engages and interacts frequently with University of Arizona academic leadership and support units, University of Arizona Foundation, Banner – University Medicine leadership, key external stakeholders and community officials.

The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in the Department of Internal Medicine, actively participate in teaching, clinical service, and / or scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of associate or full professor.

Priority areas within Gastroenterology and Hepatology include but are not limited to ongoing multi-disciplinary clinical and / or translational research in motility, foregut and pelvic floor disorders, aging, fibrosis, metabolic-related steatosis, and alcohol liver disease and complications of cirrhosis and portal hypertension.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists, and leaders who are lifelong learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Faculty affairs
• Educational and training programs
• Research programs
• Patient care programs
• Recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff
• Physician lead for hospital medicine services at Banner Health

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Rank : To be Determined

Tenure Information : Career-Track (CT)

FLSA : Exempt

Full Time / Part Time : Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week : 40

Job FTE : 1.0

Work Calendar : Fiscal

Job Category : Clinical Faculty

Benefits Eligible : Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay : AAMC Public Schools for Rank and Specialty

Compensation Type : salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required : Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies : 1

Contact Information for Candidates

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

HR-PHX@arizona.edu

Open Date : 12 / 3 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application : The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

CV and cover letter is required for to be considered for the position. One additional document will be professional reference contacts. Please include at least three professional references at your current rank or above, their contact information and the nature of your work with them.

Faculty selected for this teaching opportunity will be required to obtain faculty status within the appropriate academic department. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.