The University of Chicago?s Division of Biological Sciences and Pritzker School of Medicine, one of the country?s preeminent medical schools, seeks nominations and applications for an outstanding academic, neurosurgeon leader to serve as the Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery. Reporting to Mark Anderson, MD, PhD, Dean, Division of Biological Sciences, Dean, Pritzker School of Medicine and Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, the appointee will join the University of Chicago faculty at an exciting time in the School of Medicine?s long history.

The appointee will be an academic leader who has demonstrated the ability to build nationally recognized research programs, create patient-centered multidisciplinary clinical services, and develop highly competitive training programs that prepare tomorrow?s neurosurgeons and inspire trainees to pursue academic careers. The Chair must be clinically active and have a substantial record of important publications and demonstrated impact on their field. Importantly, the Chair will be viewed by all stakeholders as a strong advocate for balancing the academic, educational, and clinical missions within the Department, and to be a willing collaborator with colleagues outside of the Department. The Chair will promote a culture of institutional stewardship and transparency, including commitment to improved clinical operations, efficient and effective use of space, and a willingness to re-align resources with evolving institutional strategies. Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to the organization?s success and an important requirement of the Chair.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1.) have a medical doctorate or equivalent; 2.) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the States of Illinois and Indiana; 3.) hold active board certification by the American Board of Neurological Surgery or comparable credentials; 4.) qualify for appointment at senior faculty rank.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago?s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/139727. Applicants must upload (1) a CV including bibliography, and (2) a letter of interest recommended to be two pages long describing your qualifications, experience, and interest in the role and University of Chicago. Review of complete applications will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Chicago has retained Korn Ferry (https://www.kornferry.com/) to support this recruitment. Melissa Bacon, DO and Warren Ross, MD are leading the search. For the expanded position specification, inquiries, applications, or nominations email: Ilysha Minor at Ilysha.Minor@KornFerry.com.  Please note all job seekers wishing to be considered for the position must also submit their materials through the University?s Interfolio site http://apply.interfolio.com/139727.

The University of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

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