Department Chairperson - Surgery
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Job Info

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Extended Job Title
Department Chairperson - Surgery
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Position Description
Recognized as a "Great College to Work For - Honor Roll," TTUHSC provides much more than just a job!  Ready for a rewarding career where you can develop and grow?  Join us as we change the future of health care.

Values-Based Culture
Carnegie Classification
Hispanic-Serving Institution

The Chair serves at the discretion of and has responsibilities and authority delegated by the Dean of the TTUHSC School of Medicine. The Chair represents and leads a faculty of 20-25 members and oversees an annual budget of approximately $20-25 million. Preferred candidates will have or be eligible for tenure at the academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor. A comprehensive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. 
Requisition ID
39209BR
Optional Attachments
Professional/Personal Reference
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills
Major/Essential Functions

• Provides direction to the department and all its pursuits, following all institutional and School of Medicine policies and procedures.
• Provides leadership and mentoring to the faculty in education, research and clinical care.
• Recruits the best possible staff and faculty to carry out the department's and School of Medicine's missions.
• Assures efficient administration and responsible financial management of the department. Audits conducted by various institutional groups on the department must show appropriate and sufficient management and control of business, personnel, finance, and billing/coding processes.
• Collaborates with and supports co-endeavors with the University Medical Center (UMC) seeking new opportunities with the teaching hospital that strengthen the teaching and clinical missions of the department. Works with UMC to maintain the current Level 1 trauma designation.
• Works with School of Medicine leadership to keep a positive annual operating budget and fund balance. Assists with determining and negotiating the best possible compensation for services provided to UMC.
• Maintains high quality clinical programs in General Surgery including all sub-specialties with efficient referrals and management thereof. Maintains a first-rate clinical and research program.   Helps mentor and manage 11 Nurse Practitioners in the department, and reviews and approves UMC privileges for all general surgery and sub-specialty providers.
• Manages the Medical Practice Income Plan in the department in compliance with the plan bylaws, federal, state rules and guidelines, and institutional and School of Medicine policies and procedures. Serves on various school and hospital appointed committees.
• Complies with LCME requirements.
• Assure high quality teaching programs for students, residents, fellows, faculty and post-graduates.
• Maintains a high-quality residency program with all the necessary accreditations and recruits the best possible residents to the School of Medicine.
• Continues collaboration and develops positive working relationships with other departments on the Lubbock campus and on the regional campuses wherever appropriate.
• Must maintain an active clinical presence serving patients in area of expertise. In-house call may be required at UMC.

Committee Assignments (at a minimum):

• Clinical Chairs (TTUHSC)
• Professional Liability (TTUHSC)
• Medical Practice Income Plan (TTUHSC)
• Peer Review (UMC)
• Transplant Oversight (TTUHSC & Covenant)
• Trauma PIPS (UMC)
• Trauma and Burn Peer Review (UMC)
• Monthly Clinical Department Meeting (TTUHSC)
• Medical Executive Committee (UMC)
• Admissions Committee (TTUHSC)

Grant Funded?
No
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills
Pay Basis
Monthly
Work Location
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications

• Ten or more years in academic surgery.
• Track record of publication.

Department
Surgery Instruction Lbk
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
Job Group
Faculty Administration
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications

• MD/DO degree.
• General Surgery Board Certification.
• Subspecialty Board Certification (if applicable).
• Prior service in a leadership role.
• Five or more years in academic surgery.
 

Salary Grade
800
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.

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