Vice Chair of Research-OBGYN

University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, KS Full-time Research

Posted on April 16, 2024

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Vice Chair of Research-OBGYN

Department:
SOM KC Gynecology & Obstetrics (OBGYN)
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Gynecology and Obstetrics

Position Title:
Vice Chair of Research-OBGYN

Job Family Group:
Academic

Job Description Summary:
The University of Kansas School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking a dynamic Vice-Chair of Research at the Associate Professor or Professor level to lead the research initiatives of a young, vibrant, and rapidly growing Department. The Vice-Chair of Research will be responsible for the full spectrum of research activities within the Department. The Vice-Chair will provide leadership, strategic direction and administrative operational oversight of the faculty and trainee clinical, basic, and translational research programs with a focus on the growth and sustainability of the department's research portfolio. The Vice-Chair of Research will serve as a member of the Department's Executive Committee.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

Education: earned doctoral degree in medicine with specialty and/or subspecialty board certification for obstetrics and gynecology and be eligible for Kansas medical licensure AND/OR hold an earned doctoral degree (PhD) in physiology, reproductive science, cell biology, anatomy, and/or pathology from an accredited institution with emphasis in Women's Health or Obstetrics and Gynecology related disciplines
Work Experience: 5 years research related experience
Skills:
Familiarity with NIH and other grant funding systems with a proven track record of extramural funding
History of successful programmatic oversight including demonstrated faculty and investigator mentorship
Excellent communication skills, leadership skills and interpersonal skills
Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Have at least one current NIH/equivalent funded grant that will be funded through the next two years and/or a sustained record of significant grant funding

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: earned doctoral degree in medicine with specialty and/or subspecialty board certification for obstetrics and gynecology and be eligible for Kansas medical licensure AND/OR hold an earned doctoral degree (PhD) in physiology, reproductive science, cell biology, anatomy, and/or pathology from an accredited institution with emphasis in Women's Health or Obstetrics and Gynecology related disciplines
Work Experience:
Have at least five years of documented leadership experience in research programs along with a successful, sustained, and impactful track record of high-impact scholarship and independent grant funding
Skills: Preferred Specific Skills

Job Duties Outlined:

Stimulate, engage, foster and oversee all levels of faculty, staff, fellows/residents and students interested and/or involved in research in the diverse specialty and subspecialty divisions represented within the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department
Develop a vision for the research initiatives within the Department and its Divisions while refining and executing the research strategic plan in partnership with the Departmental Chair, Vice-Chairs, Division Directors, and Training Program Directors
Promote and enhance research collaboration and the development of team research projects bridging the basic science and clinical activities within and external to our department
Act as the primary liaison to other University Research Administrative units in the School of Medicine and KUMC/UKP administration to identify best practices and additional opportunities for multidisciplinary interactions
Ensure the research objectives and policies of the Department, School, and University are promoted while committing and taking appropriate actions to ensure compliance and maintenance of a safe research environment that is inclusive and free from any form of discrimination or harassment
Meet regularly with departmental administration for financial updates on all research portfolios within the department to make recommendations to the Chair for corrective actions needed to keep the research operation viable and solvent
Chair the Department's Research Committee, which develops and oversees policies for pilot project funding, bridge funding, and the capital exercise process. The committee's major goal is to foster the success of faculty by communicating research funding opportunities, offering services such as internal review for projects and grants, setting up mock study sections, and mentoring for junior faculty
Clinical Physician Researchers will be expected to provide clinical service in the area of specialization within the Department as directed by the Chair
Serve as a member of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Executive Committee

Required Documents:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Vice-Chair-of-Research-OBGYN_JR005335 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005335.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

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The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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