Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in New Orleans invites applications for Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

This position is associated with the endowed Harvey A. Gabert Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of department programs, including:

• Undergraduate medical education
• Resident and fellow selection and training
• Program accreditation
• Faculty recruitment and retention
• Clinical practice development and outreach
• Development of educational and clinically relevant research programs

Excellent leadership, management, and communication skills are necessary. The successful candidate will work with departmental and dean’s office administrative faculty and staff, faculty group practice (LSU HealthCare Network) personnel, and clinical partners, including LCMC Health in New Orleans, Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, and University Hospital and Clinics in Lafayette, and their staff and administration.

The Department Head will work particularly closely with the LCMC organization at University Medical Center and Touro Infirmary in New Orleans.

With faculty members in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette, there are opportunities to strengthen and expand clinical and educational programs in concert with our clinical partners, requiring leadership to guide innovation, redesign, and growth of service lines to support both the academic and clinical missions of the university and our partners. Applicants must be committed to nurturing programs and faculty at all sites of departmental activity.

Candidates must be able to provide evidence of:

• Leadership accomplishments
• Commitment to education and clinical service
• The ability and vision to provide strategic direction for the department to achieve academic distinction while promoting a culture of clinical excellence and productivity.

A record in teaching and educational or clinical research, as well as clinical competency is required. A history of mentorship and leadership that promotes faculty development and seeks out opportunities for all faculty to participate in career enrichment programs is essential.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous management and leadership experience in an academic health setting.
• Thorough understanding of basic financial and accounting concepts.
• Experience with academic clinical partnerships.
• Academic credentials that qualify the applicant for tenure and rank of associate professor or professor.
• The successful candidate will have an MD (or equivalent) or MD/PHD or equivalent.
• Must be board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology (or a derivative subspecialty) and licensed to practice in the state of Louisiana by start date.

Review of applications will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits

Other employee benefits include:

• A full-service credit union
• Wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses
• Employee assistance program
• Campus assistance program
• Pet insurance option

More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits