Associate Professor/Professor & Division Chief, CT Surgery (T/TE/NTE)

Associate Professor/Professor & Division Chief, CT Surgery

Posting Number - req24733

Department - Surgery

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 (COMT) 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 COMT and BannerUniversity 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! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please click here. 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 lead an accomplished team of faculty while mentoring trainees and advancing the division's clinical programs. Foster a culture of accountability and demonstrate strong leadership and consensus-building skills across the division and 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

Contact Information for Candidates - Casandra Sanchez | View email address on click.appcast.io

Open Date - 12/12/2025

Open Until Filled - Yes

Documents Needed to Apply - Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

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