The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) at the University of South Florida is recruiting a Vice Chair of Education to direct and grow our academic mission across all our educational and training programs. We seek an individual with a demonstrated commitment to innovation in education and creating a learning environment of inquiry.
The department has a robust OB/GYN residency program comprised of 24 residents and ACGME-accredited fellowships in Gynecologic Oncology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Urogynecology, and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. The residency and fellowship programs are highly competitive. Our educational programs are expanding as we begin a new global health program and provide clinical training for the newly established USF Family Medicine residency. Undergraduate medical education includes third-year OB/GYN clerkship students, OB/GYN subspecialty sub-internships, and the Physician Assistant Program clinical rotation in OB/GYN. Department priorities include innovation in teaching, the development of robust mentor/mentee networks, and a learning environment that fosters excellence.
Overall Responsibility:
This position reports directly to the department chair. The vice chair will be responsible for overseeing all department education programs and their staff. The successful vice chair will support the department's educational leaders and build innovative programs, collaborating with our residency program directors, associate program directors, fellowship directors, and clerkship directors. They will provide direct oversight to the program coordinators and administrative staff in the Education Division of the USF Department of OB/GYN.
Responsibilities:
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Work with the department chair on all educational matters in collaboration with department vice chairs, division chiefs, program directors, and associate program directors.
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Adherent to best adherence practices with ACGME standards, including curriculum development, trainee evaluation, and feedback, policy development and implementation, monitoring duty hours, and trainee wellness.
Minimum Requirements:
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Applicants must demonstrate commitment to teaching and education with at least three years of recent experience as a residency or fellowship program director, associate program director, student clerkship director, or core faculty leadership experience in an accredited OB/GYN education program. Demonstrated experience with and commitment to advancing education within obstetrics and gynecology. Evidence of a strong history of educational program leadership. A candidate with a clinical practice, which can be in any area of obstetrics and gynecology, is preferred.
Preferred Requirements:
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Successful candidates for these positions are expected to have an established record of accomplishment of academic productivity. For appointments at the level of Associate or Full Professor, preference is given to individuals with an established research program and/or grant portfolio transferable to USF. Participation in graduate and/or medical student education and mentoring is also expected. The Morsani College of Medicine offers institutional salary support commensurate with experience and external sources of funding, competitive start-up packages, dry and wet laboratory space, excellent core facilities, and a collegial atmosphere to create an environment that promotes success.
The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's twelve public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
Working at USF
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