The University of Iowa Department of Anesthesia is seeking an accomplished academic anesthesiologist to serve as Division Chief for Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine. This individual will report to the Chair of the Department of Anesthesia. The division chief will be responsible for all aspects of the UI Department of Anesthesia missions as they pertain to the practice of regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine. The division chief will have a clear vision for advancing the specialty, experience collaborating with anesthesiologists and other colleagues, and demonstrated leadership skills in academic medicine. The Department of Anesthesia is seeking a faculty member for appointment on the Clinical or Tenure Track at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank, depending on qualifications. 

These responsibilities include:

• Clinical Care: Leading regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine clinical operations to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care with efficient and innovative utilization of clinical and material resources.

• Collaboration: Promoting effective collaborations among divisional faculty and other clinical and research scientists across the campus to foster a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and research.

• Education: Facilitating and enhancing medical education in regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine, ensuring that educational programs are cutting-edge and meet the highest standards.

• Faculty Development: Encourage professional growth and excellence among faculty members within the division. Supporting faculty career development, fostering an environment that encourages professional growth and excellence.

• Research: Drive research initiatives and innovations in regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine, including the development of new techniques, protocols, and research initiatives that contribute to the field’s body of knowledge. 

• Operations and Strategy: Overseeing the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency within the division.

• Administration: Representing the division in departmental, hospital, and university committees, contributing to the strategic planning and policy-making processes.

Internal Resources:

• Opportunity to participate in the development and refinement of simulation models for graduate and postgraduate education in regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine.

• Opportunity to participate in Regional Anesthesia Study Center of Iowa (RASCI) ultrasound workshops.

• Active clinical research program support, including participation in international, multi-center trials.

• NIH-funded Institute for Clinical and Translational Science, which includes collaboration with investigators from all 11 colleges on campus.

• Spacious ambulatory surgery center with high volume of peripheral nerve block and home-going catheter procedures.

• New orthopedic hospital built to facilitate the practice of regional anesthesia for orthopedic surgical procedures, education, and research.

For more information visit our website at medicine.uiowa.edu/anesthesia/ 

For additional inquiries about this position please send an email to:

Cynthia A. Wong, MD

Professor, Chair and DEO

E-mail: cynthia-wong@uiowa.edu

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

MD, DO, or equivalent degree.

Qualified candidates must show successful completion of an approved residency program in anesthesiology.

Completion of a Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Fellowship.

Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Iowa.

Board certification in Anesthesiology (or non-US Board equivalent). On occasion, individuals trained outside of the United States who are certified by an equivalent national certification group may be considered.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.

Interest in teaching and/or basic or clinical research.

Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.