Chair, Department of Urology at The University of Arizona’s College of Medicine - Tucson

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson (CoM-T) invites inquiries, nominations, and expressions of interest for the role of Chair, Department of Urology.

In 2015, Banner Health and the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine partnered through an academic affiliation agreement, establishing a robust academic clinical partnership, integrating research, education, and patient care across its academic medical centers in both Tucson and Phoenix. CoM-T’s stated mission is "to advance the health and wellness of our community and beyond, in the relentless pursuit of excellence, through innovation across our tripartite mission - education, research, and patient care". CoM-T consists of 17 clinical departments, 5 basic science departments, and 7 centers. In addition, there are over a dozen related centers that form part of the University of Arizona’s Health Sciences, a statewide leader in biomedical research and health professions training that also include the College of Medicine - Phoenix, and Colleges of Nursing, Pharmacy, and Public Health

Reporting directly to the Dean of the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine – Tucson, the Chair is charged with advancing the academic, clinical, and research missions of the Department of Urology, serving as a vital partner in framing the strategic direction for the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine – Tucson and Banner Health. The Department of Urology currently includes 5 core faculty members including 1 PhD researcher, 7 APPs, and 15 residents in its ACGME-accredited residency programs. The department is actively engaged in activities across the tripartite mission, coupling strong academic and clinical initiatives, research, education, and clinical care, and is considered a vital local and regional leader in urologic health programs. With outstanding support, partnerships, and collaborations within both CoM-T and Banner-University Medicine-Tucson (BUM-T), the next chair will have the opportunity to boldly advance the department, building on a strong foundation, taking it to the next level across all its mission areas, thus impacting the lives of patients in Arizona and beyond. It is an exciting time as the world-renowned urologic oncologist, Dr. Dan Theodorescu, was recently named Director of the Cancer Center at the University of Arizona (the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in the state).

The University of Arizona’s College of Medicine – Tucson, seeks a dynamic, accomplished, nationally recognized academic physician or physician-scientist to continue the department's growth and trajectory as a leader in medical education, research, and patient care and service. The next Chair will be responsible for continuing to enhance multidisciplinary clinical and research collaborations across Banner Health and the university.

Applicants must be board-certified in urology, possess outstanding leadership skills and administrative experience garnered in an academic medical center setting, and possess a solid track record of commitment to clinical care, education, service, and research.

For confidential nominations or expressions of interest, please contact the search consultant team of Jeff Schroetlin, Megan Welch, and Fayth Hoecker at fhoecker@wittkieffer.com .