Associate Professor/Professor & Division Chief, CT Surgery (T/TE/NTE) Posting Number req24733
Department Surgery
Department Website Link https://surgery.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality Cardiothoracic Surgery
Location University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address 1501 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724 USA
Position Highlights The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson (COM-T) seeks a dynamic, nationally recognized leader to serve as the next chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Reporting directly to the Chair of the Department of Surgery, the chief will collaborate with the leaders of COM-T and Banner-University Medicine to enhance existing clinical, teaching, and team-based research programs and position the division for continued growth and transformation.
Based at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Banner - University Medical Center South, and Diamond Children's Medical Center, the division delivers a comprehensive continuum of services.
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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Appointment rank is commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will meet the requirements of either a career track or tenure track faculty according to the College and University guidelines.
Duties & Responsibilities - Inspire, develop, and leadan accomplished team of faculty while mentoring trainees and advancing thedivision's clinical programs. Foster a culture of accountability anddemonstrate strong leadership and consensus-building skills across the divisionand the department.
- Drive strategic program growth by expanding and strengthening clinical, research, and educational initiatives; enhancing multidisciplinary collaboration; elevating the national reputation of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Arizona and Banner Health; and ensuring excellence in the training of medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Provide clinical services and mentor trainees at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson and Banner - University Medical Center South.
Minimum Qualifications - Professor or Associate Professor
- MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent medical degree.
- Board-certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
- Candidate must be eligible for medical licensure in Arizona.
Preferred Qualifications Rank To be Determined
Tenure Information To be Determined
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay DOE to commensurate with AAMC benchmarks
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
Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Casandra Sanchez |
[email protected] Open Date 12/12/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
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