WSU School of Medicine Chair, Dept of Urology

Wayne State University (WSU) School of Medicine (SOM), a nationally recognized, urban academic program in Detroit, Michigan, invites applications and nominations for the Chair of the Department of Urology.

The essential functions of the Chair would include the collaboration with clinical, academic, and administrative leaders to establish and execute the strategic vision of the Department of Urology within the greater medical enterprise. The Chair is responsible for advancing the Department’s mission of excellence in 3 major areas: clinical care, education, and research. This person would be responsible for developing educational programs, research and innovation, oversight of clinical operations, financial management, staffing, performance improvement, faculty recruitment, and the strengthening of community partnerships. In addition, the Chair cultivates a collegial, inclusive, and multidisciplinary culture consistent with providing mentorship to faculty members of WSU. The Chair will be responsible for upholding patient-experience models, and promoting clinical quality, safety, and operational distinction.

The ideal candidate is a distinguished urologist with an outstanding record of accomplishments in clinical care, research, education, and service and an aptitude for interdepartmental collaboration and leadership in a complex environment. The successful candidate will combine exceptional clinical acumen with superb communication skills and emotional intelligence, experience with strategic planning, dedication to mentorship, development of clinician scientists, and a deep commitment to fostering an equitable environment that is inclusive, humanistic, and respects all facets of diversity. All candidates must hold an MD or equivalent, have appropriate academic credentials for a faculty appointment and clinical training commensurate with that required for board eligibility, and be eligible for licensure in Michigan.

The candidate in this position would report to the Dean of the Medical School. Salary commensurate with experience, as well as a competitive benefits package, will be offered.

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The University encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Interested applicants should apply online at:
https://waynetalent.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/2101?c=waynetalent

Please upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae addressed to Dr. Wael Sakr, Dean, WSU School of Medicine addressing vision, mission, inclusivity and diversity, and areas of interest.

Application Window
Open Date: 07/10/2024
Review Date: continuously
Final date: until an appointment is made
(Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled)

WSU SOM is situated in the heart of Detroit serving the city and surrounding areas. The SOM has a strong relationship with the VA Medical Center and the Detroit Medical Center. It also has a strong research and clinical partnership with the NCI Designated Karmanos Comprehensive Cancer. Clinical practices are available in the City of Detroit as well as surrounding suburbs, Including Dearborn, and Rochester Hills. We have relationships with several community hospitals including Trinity, Ascension and Corewell.

Wayne State is a premier public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. WSUSOM is the largest single campus medical school in the U.S.A. The university has a deeply rooted commitment to diversity and inclusion, starting with our first class 153 years ago. This commitment, aligned with the quest for excellence, collaboration and integrity helps create an exceptional educational environment that prepares students for success in a diverse and increasingly global society.

The Wayne State University Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) recognizes, acknowledges, and affirms the many ways in which people of different backgrounds, identities, and experiences contribute to a rich, vibrant campus community, and creates spaces physical and virtual where people see and feel included in and belonging to the Wayne State community.

Confidential inquiries, nominations, or submissions of interest (curriculum vitae and informative personal statement, as well as an equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) statement) are invited and will be considered until an appointment is made:
Joseph Uberti, MD, PhD (Committee Search Chair)
c/o Nicole Young PMP, (Project Manager)
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QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• MD degree or equivalent

Preferred qualifications

• Possess academic credentials appropriate for a tenured faculty appointment
• Eligible for licensure in Michigan
• Board-eligible in urology

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
Referencing will be done with candidate permissions at the appropriate time in the search process.

Apply link: https://waynetalent.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/2101?c=waynetalent
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