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-Speciality 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.
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!
Duties & Responsibilities - Faculty affairs
- Educational and training programs
- Research programs
- Patient care programs
- Recruitment and retention of faculty and staff
- Physician lead for hospital medicine services at Banner Health
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:- Track record of national distinction in teaching, clinical care and research discovery in an academic department of medicine or comparable environment.
- National distinction through service on national committees or similar professional societies.
- Commitment to patient care, reflecting a service-oriented, team-based philosophy with hospital administration and health professional colleagues from all disciplines, departments and specialties.
- Successful track record of recruitment and development of faculty, trainees and students.
Minimum Qualifications - Hold an MD, DO or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
- Be board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Arizona.
- Board certification in Gastroenterology.
- Be eligible for medical staff membership at B-UMCP.
- Have greater than 5 years of progressively complex administrative experience (e.g., program leader, center/section director, etc.) in an academic medical center setting.
Preferred Qualifications - Have an additional health profession degree (e.g., PhD, MPH, MS, etc.).
- Have previous experience in the development and successful implementation of new academic (educational, patient care, research) programs and services.
- Demonstrate current or previous leadership in a major subspecialty division/section at an academic department of internal medicine.
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
Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Talent Acquisition, Office of Human Resources
talent@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.
