Chair of Surgery

The Company is seeking a visionary and collaborative academic surgeon to take on the role of Chair of the Department of Surgery. This leadership position is pivotal in advancing the Department's impact on community health and national profile in clinical care, education, and research. The successful candidate will be responsible for the Department's three core missions: patient care, research, and education. This includes leading a dynamic, multi-specialty academic department with a strong focus on innovative research and a commitment to excellence in surgical education and training. The Chair will also be tasked with strengthening faculty recruitment, retention, and development, as well as ensuring the Department's financial strength and operational excellence. Candidates for the Chair position must be nationally recognized physician leaders, board-certified in a surgical specialty, and eligible for licensure in New York State. The role requires a clear vision for a modern academic surgical department, the ability to lead complex, multi-site clinical operations, and a proven track record in faculty development and research funding. The ideal candidate will have a distinguished academic background, including experience in a matrixed academic health system, and a passion for advancing surgical education. Strong, collaborative relationships with affiliated hospital and health system partners are essential to advance shared clinical, educational, and research priorities across the region.