Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Division Chief
Apply NowCompany: University of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84118
Description:
Posting Details
The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Information
Position/Rank
Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Division Chief
Department
00229 - Gastroenterology
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Track
Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin
upon hire
Details
The University of Utah seeks an exceptional gastroenterologist or transplant hepatology leader to serve as the Chief for 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 remarkable opportunity for a dynamic academic leader to further the growth and innovation of this vibrant program's clinical, research, educational, and other programmatic missions.
The Division of Gastroenterology is one of twelve divisions within the Department of Internal Medicine. The faculty and advanced practice clinicians cover the entire spectrum of gastroenterology and hepatology and are dedicated to high-quality, value-driven patient care, education, innovation, and discovery through basic, clinical, population, and health-services research. Thirty faculty and sixteen advanced practitioners provide outpatient and inpatient services in multiple locations, including the University of Utah Hospital, Huntsman Cancer Institute, the George E. Wahlen Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VA), and community clinics in South Jordan, Sugarhouse, Park City, Salt Lake City, and Farmington. The Division serves a large geographic area in the Intermountain West with general gastroenterology and hepatology clinics and sub-subspecialty clinics (Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease Clinic (EGID), Family Cancer Assessment Clinic, and Liver Transplant). The Division performs over 20,000 endoscopic procedures per year and sees over 20,000 patients in our ambulatory gastroenterology and hepatology clinics.
Our research mission is equally important and is fully integrated with our clinical and teaching missions. Research interests in the Division are extensive and include genetics and epidemiology of colon, pancreatic and esophageal cancers, molecular diagnostics and biology of serrated polyps, and molecular analysis of biospecimens of inflammatory GI diseases (hepatitis, ulcerative colitis, and eosinophilic esophagitis). Clinical trials are also extensive, including esophageal disorders (eosinophilic esophagitis, and GERD), inflammatory bowel disease, interventional endoscopy, and liver disease. Many research endeavors are facilitated by access to the Utah Population Database, the only database of its kind in the United States, and one of the largest sources in the world to support biomedical and health-related research on genetics, epidemiology, demography, and public health with information on more than 7 million individuals. The Division of Gastroenterology and its current faculty are highly invested in clinical and translational research. Currently, our program is comprised of 11 research coordinators, spanning all gastroenterology sub-specialties. In the coming year we estimated our portfolio of projects to surpass $1.5 million in total revenue.
The Division of Gastroenterology is also part of the Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Immunology Consortium (MAGIC) along with the 3i Initiative, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Department of Pathology, Division of Microbiology and Immunology, and the Division of Infectious Diseases. MAGIC seeks to become one of the preeminent microbiome research centers in the United States focused on leveraging discoveries to improve human health. MAGIC has created a biobank to help minimize barriers of translational research by creating a mechanism for patients, clinicians, and scientists to contribute to cutting-edge gastroenterology health research. The MAGIC Biobank is a rapidly growing resource for collaborative translational research.
The Gastroenterology Division is also highly committed to the education of gastroenterology fellows, Internal Medicine house staff, PhD postdoctoral fellows, and students. Attracting and training clinicians and researchers are integral to its education mission. The Division provides training to 9 fellows through a competitive, accredited Fellowship Program. The University of Utah offers excellent graduate programs for training PhD and MD/PhD students, and a Physician-Scientist Training Program (PSTP) in the Department of Internal Medicine. The Division is also committed to advancing junior faculty in conjunction with institutional research training programs, such as the Vice President's Clinical and Translational (VPCAT) Research Scholar Program and the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) program.
The Gastroenterology Chief will work closely with the DOIM Chair and institutional leaders to promote a collaborative environment that enhances clinical growth and academic development as well as advances research consistent with Department and Institutional missions. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader who promotes institutional stewardship throughout the University of Utah Health and the University of Utah.
Competitive candidates will have a track record of accomplishment as an academic gastroenterologist or hepatologist, as evidenced by practice and excellence in the clinical arena, original contributions to pertinent fields of research, national and international visibility, a history of extramural research funding, and progressive leadership and administrative experience.
Outstanding leadership abilities are required, including the following:
Minimum Qualifications: ABIM Board certification in gastroenterology or transplant hepatology, academic experience as an Associate Professor or Professor, and eligibility for a Utah medical license.
Preferred Qualifications: National or international research reputation, clinical leadership, and progressive administrative experience.
Please apply by submitting a current curriculum vitae and a cover letter containing a description of professional experiences, including leadership responsibilities, scientific accomplishments, clinical practice, mentoring, administrative/service experiences, leadership philosophy, and commitment to servant leadership at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/180598
Contact for Inquiries:
John Inadomi, MD
Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Chair
Professor and Chair, Department of Internal Medicine
c/o Lori Maness
Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine
University of Utah
Email: lori.maness@hsc.utah.edu
The University of Utah Health has ranked in the top tier of the prestigious Vizient Quality Leadership Award for inpatient service for the last 15 years and for ambulatory service for the last 10 years. The University of Utah is also a Top-Tier 1 research (R1) institution and a member of the Association of American Universities. Its extramural research funding was $768 million in FY24. The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine within the University had $312 million in funding this year, with the Department of Internal Medicine (DOIM) contributing over $126 million.
For more than 75 years, the DOIM has had a rich history of providing excellent care, quality research, and valuable education in Utah. DOIM is a collaborative Department, with strong partnerships among divisions, across departments, and with the VA Hospital and the Huntsman Cancer Institute. The DOIM has also seen double-digit-percent clinical growth for several years. Further, the DOIM has a strong research focus and ranked 36th among all institutions and 17th among state/public universities in the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) ranking, with $45.3 million in total NIH funding in 2024.
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah is an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), supporting and fostering a vibrant cancer research enterprise in a highly collegial environment. Huntsman Cancer Institute has an outstanding history of academic achievement and impact, with $73 million extramural grant funding in FY24, an "exceptional" rating at the last two NCI reviews, a highly collaborative environment, a positive and supportive culture, and a strong commitment to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, training, community engagement, and service. Huntsman Cancer Institute offers state-of-the-art laboratories, including a 225,000 sq. ft. research building which opened in the summer of 2017 and doubled the Institute's research space.
For more information about the Department of Internal Medicine and Huntsman Cancer Institute, visit https://medicine.utah.edu/internal-medicine and https://www.huntsmancancer.org.
The University of Utah is in beautiful Salt Lake City, which offers an outstanding quality of life in a metropolitan area of 1.2 million residents, nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. Utah's great outdoors are nearby, offering world-class skiing, hiking, and mountain biking activities in the spectacular surrounding canyons. The city is vibrant and cosmopolitan, with theater, the arts, sports, and nightlife. The area has received international recognition for its light rail system, downtown, and library system.
We acknowledge that this land, which is named for the Ute Tribe, is the traditional and ancestral homeland of the Shoshone, Paiute, Goshute, and Ute Tribes. The University of Utah recognizes and respects the enduring relationship that exists between many Indigenous Peoples and their traditional homelands. We respect the sovereign relationship between tribes, states, and the federal government, and we affirm the University of Utah's commitment to a partnership with Native Nations and Urban Indian communities through research, education, and community outreach activities.
The Department of Internal Medicine is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples and single parents. We are committed to equal parental leave for men and women faculty and provide eight weeks of paid parental leave. If both parents are department faculty members, we provide eight weeks of paid parental leave to the primary caregiver and four weeks of paid co-parental leave for the other parent.
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon 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. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Please submit a CV with mm/yyyy format for start/end dates.
Open Date
04/02/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Requisition Number
PRN03803F
Type
Faculty
The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Information
Position/Rank
Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Division Chief
Department
00229 - Gastroenterology
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Track
Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin
upon hire
Details
The University of Utah seeks an exceptional gastroenterologist or transplant hepatology leader to serve as the Chief for 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 remarkable opportunity for a dynamic academic leader to further the growth and innovation of this vibrant program's clinical, research, educational, and other programmatic missions.
The Division of Gastroenterology is one of twelve divisions within the Department of Internal Medicine. The faculty and advanced practice clinicians cover the entire spectrum of gastroenterology and hepatology and are dedicated to high-quality, value-driven patient care, education, innovation, and discovery through basic, clinical, population, and health-services research. Thirty faculty and sixteen advanced practitioners provide outpatient and inpatient services in multiple locations, including the University of Utah Hospital, Huntsman Cancer Institute, the George E. Wahlen Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VA), and community clinics in South Jordan, Sugarhouse, Park City, Salt Lake City, and Farmington. The Division serves a large geographic area in the Intermountain West with general gastroenterology and hepatology clinics and sub-subspecialty clinics (Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease Clinic (EGID), Family Cancer Assessment Clinic, and Liver Transplant). The Division performs over 20,000 endoscopic procedures per year and sees over 20,000 patients in our ambulatory gastroenterology and hepatology clinics.
Our research mission is equally important and is fully integrated with our clinical and teaching missions. Research interests in the Division are extensive and include genetics and epidemiology of colon, pancreatic and esophageal cancers, molecular diagnostics and biology of serrated polyps, and molecular analysis of biospecimens of inflammatory GI diseases (hepatitis, ulcerative colitis, and eosinophilic esophagitis). Clinical trials are also extensive, including esophageal disorders (eosinophilic esophagitis, and GERD), inflammatory bowel disease, interventional endoscopy, and liver disease. Many research endeavors are facilitated by access to the Utah Population Database, the only database of its kind in the United States, and one of the largest sources in the world to support biomedical and health-related research on genetics, epidemiology, demography, and public health with information on more than 7 million individuals. The Division of Gastroenterology and its current faculty are highly invested in clinical and translational research. Currently, our program is comprised of 11 research coordinators, spanning all gastroenterology sub-specialties. In the coming year we estimated our portfolio of projects to surpass $1.5 million in total revenue.
The Division of Gastroenterology is also part of the Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Immunology Consortium (MAGIC) along with the 3i Initiative, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Department of Pathology, Division of Microbiology and Immunology, and the Division of Infectious Diseases. MAGIC seeks to become one of the preeminent microbiome research centers in the United States focused on leveraging discoveries to improve human health. MAGIC has created a biobank to help minimize barriers of translational research by creating a mechanism for patients, clinicians, and scientists to contribute to cutting-edge gastroenterology health research. The MAGIC Biobank is a rapidly growing resource for collaborative translational research.
The Gastroenterology Division is also highly committed to the education of gastroenterology fellows, Internal Medicine house staff, PhD postdoctoral fellows, and students. Attracting and training clinicians and researchers are integral to its education mission. The Division provides training to 9 fellows through a competitive, accredited Fellowship Program. The University of Utah offers excellent graduate programs for training PhD and MD/PhD students, and a Physician-Scientist Training Program (PSTP) in the Department of Internal Medicine. The Division is also committed to advancing junior faculty in conjunction with institutional research training programs, such as the Vice President's Clinical and Translational (VPCAT) Research Scholar Program and the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) program.
The Gastroenterology Chief will work closely with the DOIM Chair and institutional leaders to promote a collaborative environment that enhances clinical growth and academic development as well as advances research consistent with Department and Institutional missions. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader who promotes institutional stewardship throughout the University of Utah Health and the University of Utah.
Competitive candidates will have a track record of accomplishment as an academic gastroenterologist or hepatologist, as evidenced by practice and excellence in the clinical arena, original contributions to pertinent fields of research, national and international visibility, a history of extramural research funding, and progressive leadership and administrative experience.
Outstanding leadership abilities are required, including the following:
- Lead through our core principle of trust, which is earned through consistent display of honesty, fairness, consistency, and transparency;
- Dedication to fostering the growth of others and experience in mentoring faculty and trainees;
- Ability to motivate faculty through inspiration and leading by example;
- Effective communication and listening skills;
- Commitment to excellence in all academic domains, including clinical, research, education, and community missions;
- Ability to navigate complex multidisciplinary environments and build trust with multiple stakeholders;
- Nurture a culture of collaboration;
- Commitment to value, quality, and efficiency;
- Ability to recruit and retain excellent clinical and research faculty, who are representative of the people we serve; and
- Strategize to promote institutional stewardship throughout the University of Utah Health System.
Minimum Qualifications: ABIM Board certification in gastroenterology or transplant hepatology, academic experience as an Associate Professor or Professor, and eligibility for a Utah medical license.
Preferred Qualifications: National or international research reputation, clinical leadership, and progressive administrative experience.
Please apply by submitting a current curriculum vitae and a cover letter containing a description of professional experiences, including leadership responsibilities, scientific accomplishments, clinical practice, mentoring, administrative/service experiences, leadership philosophy, and commitment to servant leadership at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/180598
Contact for Inquiries:
John Inadomi, MD
Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Chair
Professor and Chair, Department of Internal Medicine
c/o Lori Maness
Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine
University of Utah
Email: lori.maness@hsc.utah.edu
The University of Utah Health has ranked in the top tier of the prestigious Vizient Quality Leadership Award for inpatient service for the last 15 years and for ambulatory service for the last 10 years. The University of Utah is also a Top-Tier 1 research (R1) institution and a member of the Association of American Universities. Its extramural research funding was $768 million in FY24. The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine within the University had $312 million in funding this year, with the Department of Internal Medicine (DOIM) contributing over $126 million.
For more than 75 years, the DOIM has had a rich history of providing excellent care, quality research, and valuable education in Utah. DOIM is a collaborative Department, with strong partnerships among divisions, across departments, and with the VA Hospital and the Huntsman Cancer Institute. The DOIM has also seen double-digit-percent clinical growth for several years. Further, the DOIM has a strong research focus and ranked 36th among all institutions and 17th among state/public universities in the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) ranking, with $45.3 million in total NIH funding in 2024.
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah is an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), supporting and fostering a vibrant cancer research enterprise in a highly collegial environment. Huntsman Cancer Institute has an outstanding history of academic achievement and impact, with $73 million extramural grant funding in FY24, an "exceptional" rating at the last two NCI reviews, a highly collaborative environment, a positive and supportive culture, and a strong commitment to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, training, community engagement, and service. Huntsman Cancer Institute offers state-of-the-art laboratories, including a 225,000 sq. ft. research building which opened in the summer of 2017 and doubled the Institute's research space.
For more information about the Department of Internal Medicine and Huntsman Cancer Institute, visit https://medicine.utah.edu/internal-medicine and https://www.huntsmancancer.org.
The University of Utah is in beautiful Salt Lake City, which offers an outstanding quality of life in a metropolitan area of 1.2 million residents, nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. Utah's great outdoors are nearby, offering world-class skiing, hiking, and mountain biking activities in the spectacular surrounding canyons. The city is vibrant and cosmopolitan, with theater, the arts, sports, and nightlife. The area has received international recognition for its light rail system, downtown, and library system.
We acknowledge that this land, which is named for the Ute Tribe, is the traditional and ancestral homeland of the Shoshone, Paiute, Goshute, and Ute Tribes. The University of Utah recognizes and respects the enduring relationship that exists between many Indigenous Peoples and their traditional homelands. We respect the sovereign relationship between tribes, states, and the federal government, and we affirm the University of Utah's commitment to a partnership with Native Nations and Urban Indian communities through research, education, and community outreach activities.
The Department of Internal Medicine is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples and single parents. We are committed to equal parental leave for men and women faculty and provide eight weeks of paid parental leave. If both parents are department faculty members, we provide eight weeks of paid parental leave to the primary caregiver and four weeks of paid co-parental leave for the other parent.
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon 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. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Please submit a CV with mm/yyyy format for start/end dates.
Open Date
04/02/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Requisition Number
PRN03803F
Type
Faculty