| Department Head Department of Anesthesiology Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine New Orleans The Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in New Orleans invites applications and nominations for Head of the Department of Anesthesiology. This position is responsible for overseeing the faculty, staff and residents in the Department of Anesthesiology and advancing the educational, clinical and research missions of the department and the School of Medicine. The department head will report directly to the Dean of the School of Medicine and work closely with the leadership of University Medical Center–New Orleans and other locations at which the department faculty provide clinical services. Incumbent will also have the opportunity to work with other clinical and basic science department heads and with directors of our multidisciplinary centers of excellence: the Cardiovascular Center, Neuroscience Center, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center and Cancer Center. The successful applicant must have good leadership abilities, effective communication skills, and demonstrate a commitment to outstanding clinical care, quality improvement, education and biomedical research. The successful candidate should be able to provide a vision of excellence for the Department. A record of achievements in clinical service, administration, process improvement, teaching, multi-disciplinary collaborative research and faculty mentorship are essential. The ability to promote an inclusive environment is highly valued. The successful candidate will also work with the departmental staff, dean’s office administration, the faculty group practice (LSU HealthCare Network), and the staff and administration of hospitals to maintain, expand and improve the department’s clinical activities. Candidates should provide their Curriculum Vitae, including a full list of publications, a brief statement of educational, research, clinical and administrative interests, a vision statement describing their goals in leading a department of anesthesiology, and the names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Apply online: https://lsuhsc.peopleadmin.com/postings/6474 The LSUHSC School of Medicine in New Orleans encourages women and minority candidates to submit applications for this position. LSUHSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. |
