Chair of the UK College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine invites applications and nominations for chair of its well-regarded department of ophthalmology and visual sciences.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The UK College of Medicine seeks a visionary chair with a successful record of achievement in academic medicine in ophthalmology. Exceptional accomplishments as a clinician and academician are a must as the chair’s duties will include a clinical practice as well as ongoing academic activities.

The predominant criteria for appointment as chair include the proven ability to deliver excellent patient care while training future leaders in ophthalmology. The successful candidate will be a nationally-prominent academic leader and role model with an established record of excellence in clinical care, research, clinical education, and mentorship.

The successful candidate should demonstrate strong leadership skills as a listener, decision-maker, humanist, and an effective advocate for the department, its divisions, and its faculty. The candidate should have experience developing collaborative initiatives and the personal characteristics needed to promote, foster, and facilitate the trust of colleagues and the broader University faculty. The successful applicant should demonstrate impeccable integrity and be an effective communicator. Prior extensive administrative experience as a department chair, division chief, or program director is preferred.

The College of Medicine seeks qualified applicants who value its missions and share its commitment to creating an environment in which diversity is valued, inclusion is imperative, and belonging is foundational. As an Equal Opportunity Action Employer, we strive to foster a community in which individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.

MISSION STATEMENT
The College of Medicine promotes a diverse and inclusive environment that provides excellence in education, equitable health care, and transformative research to improve the health and wellness of Kentuckians and beyond.

SCOPE OF ROLE
The chair of ophthalmology will make vital contributions to implementing the organization’s most critical strategies and will strive to achieve excellence in a full range of quality measurements. The chair will serve as a liaison between the department and the enterprise, reporting directly to the dean of the College of Medicine. The chair will be directly involved with strategic planning and service development, as well as market development and outreach strategy. Planning for future growth and recruitment to accomplish department goals will be integral to the duties of chair of ophthalmology.

Interested applicants should apply through the University of Kentucky Chair in ophthalmology job posting: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/495952

Questions and inquiries can be directed to Raleigh Jones, MD, department chair for the UK College of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and search committee chair. All applications will be handled in a secure, sensitive, and confidential manner.

For full details of the position and full consideration of this position, you must apply within the Internal Employment system at the University of Kentucky via the following website: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/504471