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Associate Professor/Professor & Division Chief, General Surgery (T/TE/NTE)

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Oct 25, 2025

Associate Professor/Professor & Division Chief, General Surgery (T/TE/NTE)
Posting Number	req24228
Department	Surgery
Department Website Link	https://surgery.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality	Surgery
Location	University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The University of Arizona's (UofA) College of Medicine - Tucson (COM-T) seeks a dynamic, nationally recognized leader to serve as the next Chief of the Division of General Surgery. Reporting directly to the Chair of the Department of Surgery, the Chief will work collaboratively with leaders of COM-T and Banner - University Medicine to advance excellence in clinical care, education, and team-based research while positioning the Division for continued growth and innovation. The Division of General Surgery is integral to the institution's mission, with strong opportunities for collaboration across surgical oncology, trauma, critical care, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. The Chief will play a key role in strengthening these partnerships and expanding multidisciplinary programs that rely on general surgery expertise. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	The next Chief of the Division of General Surgery will have the opportunity to provide strategic leadership and direction for the growth of the division. He or she will set a clear vision and execute on this vision. This Division Chief will have the opportunity to advance the division through multidisciplinary clinical care, advanced and innovative surgical services, research, education, and service. The Chief will inspire, develop, and lead an accomplished team of faculty and mentor trainees, drive the development of clinical programs, and create accountability in the division. They are expected to exhibit leadership and consensus-building within and beyond the division. To elevate the division to the next level, this leader will be expected to strategically recruit and retain talented faculty to support clinical growth, expand the division's research footprint, improve the national reputation of plastic surgery at U of A and Banner University Medicine, and ensure excellence in the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows. The Division of General Surgery is housed within the Department of Surgery. Faculty will provide clinical services and mentor trainees at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson and Banner - University Medical Center South. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Outstanding academic leader with a national/international reputation as an accomplished clinician, investigator, and educator. Proven, substantial, and progressive leadership experience in an academic medical center. Demonstrated research experience and interest Track record of building relationships with community-based providers and working in complex systems. Ability to engage faculty, mentor the careers of others, and collaborate within a complex health care system.
Minimum Qualifications	Be eligible for the rank of Associate or full Professor Hold an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent medical degree. Be eligible for medical licensure in Arizona.
Preferred Qualifications	Surgeons with clinical expertise in colorectal surgery, complex abdominal wall reconstruction, or minimally invasive surgery are preferred.
Rank	To be Determined
Tenure Information	To be Determined
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	AAMC Public Schools for Rank and Specialty
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	1/5/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Jessica Montoya \| jessicamontoya@surgery.arizona.edu
Open Date	10/22/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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