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University of Utah lists this General OBGYN Division Director Rank/Title on Qualifications opportunity in salt lake city, Utah. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
General OBGYN Division Director Rank/Title on Qualifications
The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University values candidates who have experience working with students, staff, faculty, and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Information
Position/Rank: General OBGYN Division Director Rank/Title on Qualifications
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin: 07/01/2027
Details
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center seeks a board‑certified Academic Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology to serve as Division Director. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, active clinician‑scientist with strong leadership, communication, and team‑building skills. In this matrix model, the Division Director will demonstrate proven clinical skills, an outstanding teaching record, mentoring experience, and an established track record of NIH or other extramural research funding. The minimum academic rank required is Associate Professor. Documentation of effective leadership and communication skills from multiple sources will be expected in the application process.
The Division Director will provide leadership, oversight, and direction to faculty, staff, and trainees in clinical care, education, and research. The role emphasizes collaborative work with all clinical, educational, and research leaders, a focus on quality monitoring of clinical services, fiscal and budgetary responsibility, and the development of patient‑centered care initiatives. The position offers a high degree of autonomy and ample opportunities for collaboration and challenges.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Manage the administrative, clinical, teaching, research, and service activities of the Division, including personnel, operations, and finances.
Develop short, intermediate, and long‑term goals with implementation plans to position the Department as a national leader in clinical care, education, and research.
Lead the development of a patient‑centered care initiative encompassing all aspects of OB/GYN care.
Recruit, energize, and retain high‑caliber faculty, staff, and trainees.
Demonstrate commitment to fiscally sound management and prudent allocation of resources, monitoring deliverables and accountabilities.
Identify and promote entrepreneurial and extramural funding opportunities for the Division.
Promote initiatives, programs, and specialized services that distinguish the Division and attract referrals.
Supervise all OB/GYN Specialist Clinics.
Strengthen educational programs and mentoring for trainees.
Participate in medical student clerkship instruction, resident and fellow supervision, and journal clubs.
Expand actively funded research programs to increase extramural funding.
Oversee NIH and industry‑sponsored clinical studies related to OB/GYN.
Develop and implement mentoring and career development processes for new hires and current faculty.
Develop positive working relationships with Department faculty, administrative leadership, other Division Directors, Vice Chairs, satellite clinical sites, hospital partners, and the University of Utah Medical Group.
Promote the Division of Academic Specialists as a national leader in clinical care, research, and continuing medical education.
Attend Divisional Faculty Meetings, Divisional Patient Care Advisory Meetings, Departmental weekly staff meetings, Departmental Executive Committee meetings, M&M conferences, and Grand Rounds.
Serve as the point of contact for Public Relations on OB/GYN related issues.
Required Skills and Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Engaging leadership style.
Deep commitment to the trifold mission of clinical care, research, and education.
Financial competencies in planning, budgeting, control, and organization.
Ability to operationalize a comprehensive mission and vision plan.
Minimum Level of Preparation and Training
MD or DO from an accredited institution.
Board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Associate or Professor level.
Documented evidence of administrative leadership skills.
Reporting Relationship
Chair/Co‑Chairs, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Effort Distribution
20% Administrative
80% Research and Clinical Activities
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants upon request. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.
Contact an appropriate coordinator to request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or to report discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment: Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO) at .
Additional Notes
This position may require a successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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Worksite address
salt lake city, UT, 84193, US
Who can apply
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