Department Chair-Obstetrics and Gynecology - School of Medicine

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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Note: This position is only open to currently employed faculty members in the School of Medicine.

School of Medicine

Obstetrics and Gynecology

As the only academic OB/GYN department in Central Virginia and the regional destination for clinician education and subspecialty care, VCU’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is proud to foster the development of caring, resilient, hardworking physicians. The department is deeply committed to providing the highest quality compassionate care for the people of Richmond and Central Virginia, conducting innovative research and educating the next generation of students and OB/GYN specialists.

We are seeking candidates for the Department Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This position is a senior-level, faculty position with a key leadership role in both the School of Medicine and VCU Medical Center. The Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology reports to the Dean of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. The Chair will direct the patient care, research, and education missions of the department while providing leadership in integrating clinical, educational, and research programs to promote a strong academic department.

The position will lead the department in all academic endeavors, research projects, and patient care and will oversee the department’s diverse missions, faculty, and resources for the department. The Department Chair will partner with other departments to enhance and develop the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Advance the education, research, and clinical missions of the academic medical center in all areas of medicine in collaboration with the leadership of VCU. Facilitate and support the training of the next generation of scientists and physicians who will further Obstetrics and Gynecology care, regional practice and science. Champion improvements in education of medical students and residents in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Define and lead the department’s research strategy by expanding clinical, translational and basic research. Support principal investigators and other faculty within the school in efforts to secure appropriate grant funding (including NIH) and philanthropy to support research/academic priorities.

Provide the vision and leadership to achieve superior clinical programs. Work with the leadership at VCU Medical Center to build and grow areas of acknowledged clinical excellence. Serve on School and University committees, study sections, academic societies, and review groups as a journal editor and/or on editorial boards. Commitment to service within the community. Continue to develop relationships with key partners.

Financial Management: Prepare, oversee and implement the Obstetrics and Gynecology departmental budget that encompasses all funding sources and ensures compliance with grant, legislative and institutional guidelines. Effectively manage available resources. Ensure ethical and fiscally responsible practices within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Support all institutional compliance activities. Recruit, hire and retain outstanding faculty. Ensure an atmosphere of support and development.

Encourage philanthropic gifts. Be a highly visible collaborative leader in supporting VCU School of Medicine’s strategic direction in partnership with departmental chairs, SOM academic affairs, and research leadership.

Patient Care: Implement policies and systems to deliver superior patient care. Be active and resolute in advancing patient care, service excellence, patient outcomes, quality, and safety and maximize day-to-day operational performance of Department of Obstetrics…