Description
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is conducting a national search for Chair of the Department of Critical Care Medicine. This leader will establish the vision for, guide the development of faculty in, and oversee all operations and functions in the department. Successful candidates will be an accomplished physician-scientist and proven leader. The Department of Critical Care Medicine is part of the Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine and the Chair reports to the Division Head.
The Chair of Critical Care Medicine will be charged with leading a nationally recognized department and contributing to the prevention and elimination of cancer, transformative research, and exceptional education.
Established in 1997, the Department of Critical Care Medicine provides a unified, multidisciplinary approach to caring for critically ill cancer patients in our 42-bed, state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit. Our expert team includes board-certified intensivists with backgrounds in anesthesiology, pulmonary medicine, and surgery, as well as fellows, advanced practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, nutritionists, physical therapists, ethicists, social workers, and chaplains. Together, we work in close partnership with primary oncology teams to manage life-threatening complications that can arise during cancer treatment. The department also supports the Advanced Support Unit (ASU), a specialized eight-bed unit that offers medically complex patients a more compassionate transition to end-of-life care.
The Chair is responsible for providing leadership and assumes full responsibility for all areas of the department, including, but not limited to, direct patient care; basic, translational, and clinical research within the department; faculty development and evaluation; integration of educational programs; finance and budgeting; and departmental strategic planning that aligns with institutional direction. The Chair inspires professional growth by ensuring career development opportunities and mentorship for department faculty and trainees, as well as fostering a positive work environment that emphasizes collaboration, collegiality and wellness for all. The Chair will also represent the department, division and institution in local, regional, state, and national matters.
Qualifications
- 10 years of experience post clinical degree
- M.D. or equivalent degree
- Board certification in Anesthesiology
- Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical licensure
- Demonstration of clinical excellence and performance
- Administrative experience at a departmental or institutional level
- Proven track record of successful and independent clinical or translational research and grant or protocol funding
- Consistent record of contributions to education or training and to mentoring of trainees, faculty, or staff
- Progressive leadership experience in an academic setting, preferred experience in an oncologic setting
- Ability to function effectively in a matrix organization characterized by complex intra- and inter- disciplinary relationships
Embedded in the fourth largest U.S. city - and the Texas Medical Center, the world's largest medical center, MD Anderson is one of the premier cancer centers in the world. We are invested and determined in our collective focus on one goal: end cancer. From basic discoveries to impacts in the clinic, back to the lab and out to the community, our clinicians and scientists create a virtuous cycle of innovation, grounded in a culture of collaboration, connectivity and data-based science.
Interested candidates should send a copy of their curriculum vitae and supplemental narrative statement to address their qualifications by November 3, 2025.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
