Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Division Chief
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Division Chief
The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. The University values candidates who have experience working with diverse students, staff, faculty, and patients, and who are committed to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Overview
We seek an exceptional gastroenterologist or transplant hepatology leader to serve as the Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (Gastroenterology) in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine’s Department of Internal Medicine (DOIM). This is a dynamic academic leadership role focused on advancing the division’s clinical, research, educational, and mission‑aligned programmatic goals.
Division Profile
The Division is one of twelve in the Department of Internal Medicine. The faculty and advanced practice clinicians provide comprehensive gastroenterology and hepatology care across multiple university and community sites, performing over 20,000 endoscopic procedures annually and serving more than 20,000 patients each year.
Key research areas include genetics, epidemiology, cancer biology, molecular diagnostics of pancreatic and esophageal cancers, and inflammatory GI diseases. The division is integrated with the Utah Population Database, the MAGIC consortium, and several grant‑supported research programs, generating more than $1.5 million in research revenue annually.
The division maintains an accredited fellowship program, supports graduate and doctoral training, and collaborates with institutional research training initiatives such as the Physician‑Scientist Training Program, VPCAT Research Scholar Program, and MSCI program.
Responsibilities
Lead the division through trusted governance, honesty, fairness, and transparency.
Foster mentorship, faculty development, and trainee growth.
Motivate and inspire faculty and staff, communicating effectively and listening actively.
Champion excellence across clinical, research, educational, and community missions.
Navigate multidisciplinary environments, building trust with diverse stakeholders.
Create a culture of collaboration and value‑driven quality, efficiency, and stewardship.
Recruit and retain high‑quality clinical and research faculty who reflect the patient population.
Strategize institutional stewardship throughout the University of Utah Health System.
Minimum Qualifications
ABIM board certification in gastroenterology or transplant hepatology.
Academic rank of associate professor or professor.
Eligibility for a Utah medical license.
Preferred Qualifications
National or international research reputation.
Demonstrated clinical leadership.
Progressive administrative experience.
Application Instructions
Please submit a current curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing your professional experiences, including leadership responsibilities, scientific accomplishments, clinical practice, mentoring, administrative/service experiences, leadership philosophy, and commitment to servant leadership. Submit your application at
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/180598 .
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
University Human Resource Management, 250 East 200 South, Suite 125, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 (Contact: (801) 581‑2169 or employment@utah.edu)
Posting Specific Questions
One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
Yes
No
EEO/Non-Discrimination
The University of Utah does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status, consistent with state and federal law.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants upon request. Reasonable accommodation is available throughout the application process for individuals with disabilities.
For additional information on Title IX, the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO), and non‑discrimination policies, visit
https://www.utah.edu
ondiscrimination/ . Online reports may be submitted at
https://oeo.utah.edu .
Additional Information
We acknowledge that this land, named for the Ute Tribe, is the traditional and ancestral homeland of the Shoshone, Paiute, Goshute, and Ute Tribes. The University affirms its commitment to partnership with Native Nations and Urban Indian communities through research, education, and community outreach.
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The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. The University values candidates who have experience working with diverse students, staff, faculty, and patients, and who are committed to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Overview
We seek an exceptional gastroenterologist or transplant hepatology leader to serve as the Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (Gastroenterology) in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine’s Department of Internal Medicine (DOIM). This is a dynamic academic leadership role focused on advancing the division’s clinical, research, educational, and mission‑aligned programmatic goals.
Division Profile
The Division is one of twelve in the Department of Internal Medicine. The faculty and advanced practice clinicians provide comprehensive gastroenterology and hepatology care across multiple university and community sites, performing over 20,000 endoscopic procedures annually and serving more than 20,000 patients each year.
Key research areas include genetics, epidemiology, cancer biology, molecular diagnostics of pancreatic and esophageal cancers, and inflammatory GI diseases. The division is integrated with the Utah Population Database, the MAGIC consortium, and several grant‑supported research programs, generating more than $1.5 million in research revenue annually.
The division maintains an accredited fellowship program, supports graduate and doctoral training, and collaborates with institutional research training initiatives such as the Physician‑Scientist Training Program, VPCAT Research Scholar Program, and MSCI program.
Responsibilities
Lead the division through trusted governance, honesty, fairness, and transparency.
Foster mentorship, faculty development, and trainee growth.
Motivate and inspire faculty and staff, communicating effectively and listening actively.
Champion excellence across clinical, research, educational, and community missions.
Navigate multidisciplinary environments, building trust with diverse stakeholders.
Create a culture of collaboration and value‑driven quality, efficiency, and stewardship.
Recruit and retain high‑quality clinical and research faculty who reflect the patient population.
Strategize institutional stewardship throughout the University of Utah Health System.
Minimum Qualifications
ABIM board certification in gastroenterology or transplant hepatology.
Academic rank of associate professor or professor.
Eligibility for a Utah medical license.
Preferred Qualifications
National or international research reputation.
Demonstrated clinical leadership.
Progressive administrative experience.
Application Instructions
Please submit a current curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing your professional experiences, including leadership responsibilities, scientific accomplishments, clinical practice, mentoring, administrative/service experiences, leadership philosophy, and commitment to servant leadership. Submit your application at
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/180598 .
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
University Human Resource Management, 250 East 200 South, Suite 125, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 (Contact: (801) 581‑2169 or employment@utah.edu)
Posting Specific Questions
One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
Yes
No
EEO/Non-Discrimination
The University of Utah does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status, consistent with state and federal law.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants upon request. Reasonable accommodation is available throughout the application process for individuals with disabilities.
For additional information on Title IX, the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO), and non‑discrimination policies, visit
https://www.utah.edu
ondiscrimination/ . Online reports may be submitted at
https://oeo.utah.edu .
Additional Information
We acknowledge that this land, named for the Ute Tribe, is the traditional and ancestral homeland of the Shoshone, Paiute, Goshute, and Ute Tribes. The University affirms its commitment to partnership with Native Nations and Urban Indian communities through research, education, and community outreach.
#J-18808-Ljbffr