The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University seeks an exceptional physician leader for a full-time faculty position as Chief of the Division of Gynecology and Gynecologic Specialties, at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the University Medical Line (UML) or Clinician Educator Line (CE).  The Division is seeking a leader for our dynamic team of over 30+ faculty members and 5 Advanced Practice Providers in 5 specialty sections. We are seeking a person who combines proven leadership skills in team building, program development and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have a record of outstanding academic accomplishment in gynecology or a gynecologic sub-specialty, possess advanced clinical and/or surgical skill sets, and be dedicated to excellence in clinical care, clinic operations, teaching, and/or research, and have the creative vision to help shape the future of a dynamic, growing, and progressive division. The Chief of Gynecology and Gynecologic Specialties will play a crucial role in representing the service line on the Stanford Health Care Ambulatory Leadership Team and will work closely with the Department Chair and leadership to strategically grow and enhance our services.

Stanford offers a wealth of academic opportunities, including basic, translational, and clinical research programs. Our division includes several specialized sections: Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Complex Family Planning, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, and Urogynecology. We are committed to innovative programs, including the Menopause and Healthy Aging initiative and LGBTQ+ health services. Our division features pioneering services such as the Stanford Fibroid Center, a collaborative effort with Interventional Radiology, and the Pelvic Health Center, a comprehensive multidisciplinary program. We are a busy service line operating across two hospital systems, managing over 30,000 patient visits annually (with approximately one-third being new patients) and performing over 1,800 surgical cases. We also provide innovative medical education initiatives, including fellowships in Complex Family Planning, Urogynecology (in partnership with Urology), and Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.

The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the University Medical Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.  The major criterion for appointment as Clinician Educators is excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, teaching, administrative and/or scholarship appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill. Candidates should have an MD, DO or equivalent and be board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Faculty rank and line will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Stanford is located in Silicon Valley, the heart of the Bay Area bioscience community, and is a friendly and collegial place to work.  Opportunities for collaboration with the tech sector and for innovation abound. The surrounding communities of San Francisco and the greater Bay Area offer an unrivaled array of recreational and cultural venues with a temperate climate that allows for year-round enjoyment.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu.

The university’s central functions of research and education depend on freedom of thought, and expression. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

Salary Range:

The expected base pay range for this position is: Associate Professor $ 317,000 - $335,000; Professor $362,000 – $386,000

This pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It does not include all components of the School of Medicine’s faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs. For more information about compensation and our wide-range of benefits, including housing assistance, please contact the hiring department.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Applications will be accepted beginning as of July 16, 2025, and will be continue until a finalist has been identified. Interested candidates should apply via the link and include a copy of their curriculum vitae, a brief letter outlining their interests and names of three references.

Candidates may contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Yasser El-Sayed, c/o Cathy Seckel, cseckel@stanford.edu  with any additional questions.

About Stanford University

Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. Leland and Jane Stanford founded the University to "promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization." Stanford opened its doors in 1891, and more than a century later, it remains dedicated to finding solutions to the great challenges of the day and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world. The University's thriving diverse community is comprised of nearly 7000 undergraduate students, 9000 graduate students, 2000 faculty members, 1900 postdoctoral scholars, and over 11,000 academic and administrative staff in seven schools including several interdisciplinary research centers and institutes. The campus spreads over 8000 contiguous acres and nearly all undergraduates live on campus. Stanford offers bachelor's and master's degrees in addition to doctoral degrees (PhD, MD, DMA and JD) plus a number of professional and continuing education programs and certifications. More at http://facts.stanford.edu and http://www.stanford.edu.

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