Chief, Division of Nephrology chez University of Toledo Medical Center

About the Role:

The Department of Internal Medicine at University of Toledo Medical Center invites applications for the position of Chief, Division of Nephrology. This is an outstanding opportunity for a visionary leader to guide a dynamic division within a thriving academic medical center. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with experience and qualifications, and will hold an endowed position in recognition of academic excellence.
 
The Division of Nephrology has an accredited fellowship program and is integral to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows. The institution also maintains an active kidney transplant program, offering additional opportunities for collaboration in clinical care, education, and research.
 
The incoming Chief will be expected to foster excellence in clinical care, research, education, and faculty development, and to collaborate across the institution to advance nephrology as a discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MD or MD/PhD degree (or equivalent) with board certification in Nephrology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Ohio.
• Academic accomplishments commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Demonstrated success in leadership roles within an academic medical center.
• Strong record of scholarly achievement, with evidence of extramural funding preferred.
• Commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, and mentorship.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Division of Nephrology.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain outstanding faculty, fellows, and staff.
• Oversee and strengthen the nephrology fellowship program, with active engagement in undergraduate and graduate medical education.
• Promote a culture of academic excellence, diversity, and collaboration.
• Advance the research mission of the division by fostering innovative basic, translational, clinical, and/or health services research.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered nephrology services across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with institutional leadership to enhance the visibility and impact of the Division regionally and nationally.

Endowment

This position is supported by an endowment, providing resources to advance the division’s academic and research mission.