| Medical Director, Office of Wellbeing (MD) (College of Medicine - Phoenix) |
| Posting Number |
req26071 |
| Department |
COM Phx Radiology |
| Department Website Link |
College of Medicine-Phoenix |
| Medical Sub-Speciality |
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| Location |
Greater Phoenix Area |
| Address |
475 North 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA |
| Position Highlights |
The Office of Undergraduate Medical Education is hiring a medical director for the Office of Wellbeing. This role will also intersect with the Office of Graduate Medical Education. This individual will help support the wellness needs of medical students, residents, and fellows at the College of Medicine - Phoenix. The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in an appropriate department, actively participate in teaching and/or scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of full professor. This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Biosciences Core (PCB) campus in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists, and leaders who are lifelong learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the University's priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability programs; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please click here.
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| Duties & Responsibilities |
Medical Director, Wellbeing (UME) - 0.2 FTE:
- Work with the associate dean of Educational Affairs, associate dean of Student Affairs, and other UME units.
- Have oversight of the unit,
including the counseling service program faculty and staff (health promotions specialist). - Provide 1:1 sessions with
student clients (e.g., 1/2 day a week) once counseling licensure is obtained. - Expand vision and growth for
the counseling, coaching and mentoring program at the college. - Contribute as a facilitator to
curricular elements encompassing professional identity formation and physician & organizational wellbeing. - Have oversight of the medical
student disability program implementation in collaboration with the U of A Disability Office and UME deans. - Contribute expertise through
lectures/small group discussions in quality, safety, and healthcare management education in UME.
Medical Director, Wellbeing (GME) - 0.1 FTE:
- Work with the vice dean of GME and the health promotion specialist to connect GME with the department and UME wellbeing vision.
- Review, develop, and implement
strategies, initiatives, and/or programs to foster the individual health of GME trainees. - Represent GME on the Banner
Cultivating Happiness in Medicine Executive Steering Committee and Academic Wellbeing Collaborative. - Chair the GME Collegial
Training Environment group to review reported concerns and serve on the UME/GME Mistreatment Taskforce. - Provide feedback to enhance the
GME crisis plan, mental health services, and Collegial Training Environment Subcommittee. - Serve as liaison for GHHS
events and humanism-related events at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix and the community. - Review data related to
mistreatment, GME feedback, and institutional and ACGME surveys to support continuous improvement.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
- Hold an MD or an equivalent
degree from an accredited institution. - Have, or be in the process of
obtaining, a counseling degree. - Board-certified in primary specialty.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Hold an MD or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
- Have, or be in the process of obtaining, a counseling degree.
- Be board-certified in primary specialty.
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| Rank |
Professor |
| Tenure Information |
Non-Career-Track (NTE) |
| FLSA |
Non-Exempt |
| Full Time/Part Time |
Part Time |
| Number of Hours Worked per Week |
varies |
| Job FTE |
.30 |
| Work Calendar |
Fiscal |
| Job Category |
Faculty |
| Benefits Eligible |
To be Determined |
| Rate of Pay |
AAMC Public Schools for Rank and Specialty |
| Compensation Type |
To Be Determined |
| Type of criminal background check required: |
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) |
| Number of Vacancies |
1 |
| Target Hire Date |
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| Expected End Date |
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| Contact Information for Candidates |
Office of Talent Acquisition talent@arizona.edu |
| Open Date |
5/21/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Documents Needed to Apply |
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missing information may be considered an incomplete submission. CV, cover letter, and one additional document are required to be considered for the position. One additional document will be professional reference contacts. Please include at least three professional references at your current rank or above, their contact information, and the nature of your work with them. Faculty selected for this teaching opportunity will be required to obtain faculty status within the appropriate academic department. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee. |
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