Associate Chair of Investigation and Discovery

The Dell Medical School of The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Associate Chair of Investigation and Discovery of the Department of Women's Health.

The Dell Medical School accepted its first class of 50 students in 2016, with the explicit aim of creating a vital, comprehensive health ecosystem. As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School will pursue innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities. An extraordinary commitment of resources, both public and private, has already been made to enable the development and success of the Dell Medical School.

The Associate Chair of Investigation and Discovery will be an integral part of the continued growth and development of the research program within the Department. The position is sub-specialty agnostic, thus open to applicants independent of area of sub-specialization or interest.

Specific job responsibilities will include:

* Partner with Department leadership to develop a strategic plan for research; aligning with the clinical priorities of the Department and building on the existing areas of strength within the myriad of outstanding programs at UT Austin

* Lead the continued growth and development of a sustainable research infrastructure for the Department

* Create models for faculty and trainee research support, including training, tools and collaborative platforms

* Identify and secure funding for Departmental research priorities

* Enhance opportunities for implementation and dissemination of discovery to improve health in the Austin community

* Develop metrics and performance evaluation processes for faculty members' research contributions in conjunction with Department Chair

* Collaborate with the Associate Chair of Clinical Integration and Operations and Education to ensure cohesive, mutually reinforcing initiatives

* Represent the Department in key research related decision making bodies within the Dell Medical School and with care partners

* Collaborate with other departmental Associate Chairs of Investigation and Discovery in other Dell Medical School Departments on cross-cutting initiatives

* Develop and foster cross-campus collaborations

* Support the continued development of an innovative research curriculum in graduate medical education

* Medical degree from an accredited medical school

* Board certification in obstetrics and gynecology

* Eligible for appointment as a tenured associate professor or professor

* Substantial record of leadership and achievement in academic medicine including sustained acquisition and participation in funded work

* Experience in leading large-scale research programs in obstetrics and gynecology

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.