THE OPPORTUNITY
The UK College of Medicine seeks a visionary director with a successful record of research achievement focused on the advancement of equity in cancer, cardiovascular disease, dementia and other related neurological diseases, diabetes and obesity, substance use, or other health conditions. Exceptional accomplishments as a researcher and academic are necessary, as the director’s duties will include continuing their own research program as well as supervising trainees and maintaining service activities.

SCOPE OF ROLE
As a position of oversight, the director of the CHET serves as the most visible advocate for center activities. The director will ensure that faculty and trainees work in conjunction with one another and with other groups across the college and campus, sharing research resources whenever possible. The director will also provide administrative, scientific, and mentoring support to center faculty, staff, and trainees. The director will work to uphold and expand the reputation and mission of the center at the University and in the community while also serving as a leader for the College of Medicine.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:·

• Provide oversight for the research and training portfolio of CHET, encouraging the growth of health equity research through scholarly dissemination (publishing, presenting, submitting, and obtaining extramural funding) and promoting training programming.
• Support an inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and trainees within the center.
• Promote mentoring of faculty, staff, and trainees in research and professional development.
• Facilitate an environment of collaborative research and conduct, including maintaining records of accomplishments and supporting the acquisition of external funding.
• Maintain and expand University-wide and external partnerships to advance CHET’s mission and initiatives, including pursuing philanthropic partnerships.
• Manage center resources and space to ensure effective and productive utilization.
• Sustain and grow the national and international reputation of the center in the field of health equity through professional, societal, and advocacy activities and the development of complex center grants.

For full details and consideration for this position, click here to view the full job prospectus. Visit the job posting by following this link: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/544042

For questions, you can contact Sabrina Brewer at sabrina.brewer@uky.edu.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The UK College of Medicine seeks a visionary chair with a successful record of achievement in academic medicine focused in pathology and laboratory medicine. 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.

SCOPE OF ROLE
The chair of the UK College of Medicine Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine will make vital contributions to implementing the organization’s most critical strategies and will strive to achieve department 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 the chair.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:·

• Work collaboratively with leadership inside and outside of the department to create an infrastructure comprised of high-quality clinical care that incorporates scholarly and teaching activities.
• Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with clinical leadership, including physician groups, patients, and external entities to foster opportunities for revenue enhancement, enhanced customer service, and to positively impact core clinical measures.
• Define improved standards of department protocols, goals, and methods for implementation that reflect the department’s vision for regional and national standing as a leader in academic medicine in pathology, as well as a respected service provider in Kentucky.
• Oversee quality management and provider performance, including physicians, fellows, and residents.
• Review and report on provider performance annually.
• Recruit and mentor those of character into a culture of respect, kindness, and professionalism, where teamwork, innovation, and work satisfaction thrive.

For full details and consideration for this position, click here for the full job prospectus or visit the job posting by following this link: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/534928

Questions and inquiries can be directed to Stephen E. Strup, MD, FACS, Chair of the UK College of Medicine Department of Urologic Surgery (Stephen.Strup@uky.edu) and search committee chair. All applications will be handled in a secure, sensitive, and confidential manner.