Chair of Anesthesiology

The overall responsibility of the Chair is to lead the Department to a position of academic
and professional eminence while furthering the goals and mission of the Morsani College
of Medicine.

Specific responsibilities include:

Exercising leadership by developing effective goals and plans for the department
representing the faculty and serving as a role model for faculty and students
Managing department staff finances and resources effectively and efficiently in
accord with college and university policies
Fostering excellence in the education training research and where appropriate
clinical care programs of department
Recruiting and retaining talented faculty to fulfill needs and missions of the department
and college
Assuring equitable salary and academic work conditions for department faculty and
facilitating their continuing professional development
Encouraging the development of research and teaching programs and fostering
interdisciplinary activities
Contributing to the reputation and overall welfare of the college and university
Supporting the mission of the USF Physicians Group by assuring the quality and
appropriateness of clinical services provided by department faculty supporting
affiliated institutions and maintaining a valid Florida medical license

The Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine reports to the
Dean of the Morsani College of Medicine. Minimum qualifications for the position are an
M.D. Ph.D. or equivalent degree; academic rank at the professorial level; a record of
sustained accomplishments and evidence of leadership in his/her field; relevant
administrative experience; and evidence of effective interpersonal collaborative and
communications skills.

Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor.