About the Department

The University of Cincinnati Department of Dermatology is well positioned for growth, supported by a strong clinical foundation, committed faculty, and alignment with key institutional priorities. Since its establishment under Dr. Augustus Ravogli in the late 19th century, the department has built a national reputation in dermatopathology, Mohs surgery, and immunodermatology. The UC College of Medicine has launched a national search for its next Chair of Dermatology.

Today, the department stands at an important inflection point with significant opportunities for strategic expansion. As UCHealth continues to grow its primary care and ambulatory footprint, dermatology is uniquely positioned to serve as a critical access point and referral gateway into the health system. Expanding clinical capacity, geographic reach, and outpatient access will allow the department to meet increasing regional demand while strengthening integration with system-wide service line priorities.The next chair will have the opportunity to build upon existing strengths in Mohs surgery and dermatopathology, while strategically expanding programs in complex medical dermatology, melanoma and cutaneous oncology, cutaneous lymphoma care, medical aesthetics, and clinical trials. Given the institution’s prioritization of cancer services, the department is particularly well positioned to increase its role in multidisciplinary melanoma and skin cancer programs.

Faculty growth represents one of the department’s most important strategic priorities. Expanding the clinical and research faculty will improve patient access, broaden subspecialty expertise, expand training backgrounds, and strengthen mentorship and leadership development. The educational mission also presents substantial opportunities, including modernization of the residency structure, greater resident integration into faculty clinics, curriculum innovation, and potential expansion of fellowships, particularly in dermatopathology. Research remains a major area for future investment and growth. While current activity is modest relative to peer institutions, there is broad recognition that the department could substantially expand its clinical trials portfolio, translational collaborations, and externally funded research enterprise. Strengthening partnerships across the College of Medicine and UCHealth could further elevate the department’s national academic profile.

The next chair will have the opportunity to unify these strengths through transparent leadership, collaborative planning, and a shared vision that positions Dermatology as a leading academic department within UCHealth and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

In addition to being appointed as the Chief of Dermatology for UC Health, the Chair will be an integral leader in the College of Medicine (CoM) and needs to think and function in a large academic health system context. The Chair is responsible for expanding high impact clinical programs and innovative diagnostic services, rebuilding research infrastructure, cross disciplinary collaborations and strengthening departmental culture to support faculty engagement and retention.

Essential Functions

• Developing and communicating a vision for the future of the department, developing and maintaining a strategic plan and goals that align with those of the CoM, UC Health, UC Physicians, VA Medical Center, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
• Directing and overseeing the quality and effectiveness of the department’s educational programs; fostering an environment that emphasizes and supports the importance of the department’s educational mission and recruitment of trainees. The candidate should have a track record of mentoring trainees and junior faculty to successful careers in Dermatology.
• Encouraging and supporting investigation and innovation, scholarly activities, and productivity.
• Directing and overseeing the clinical services of the department and ensuring clinical excellence through a focus on patient safety, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient centered care.
• The recruitment, management, evaluation, development, and retention of talented faculty to fulfill the needs and missions of the department and various stakeholders.
• Fostering a congenial, mentoring environment in which the trainees, faculty, and staff all feel supported and empowered to attain their greatest desired potential.
• The financial performance and long-term fiscal stability of the department’s academic and clinical practice budgets. Developing annually, in collaboration with the department administrator, a budget for the department and overseeing management of department finances and resources in accordance with CoM and university policies and procedures.
• Seeking opportunities to increase philanthropic support for the department and CoM and actively participating in philanthropy and development programs.
• Modeling professionalism and ethical standards for faculty, residents, fellows, and staff and holding each of these cohorts similarly accountable.

Required Education

• MD or MD/Ph.D.

Required Trainings/Certifications

• N/A

Required Experience

• Substantial leadership experience, a record of building research, and the ability to sustain partnerships that advance the academic, research, and clinical missions of the Department.
• An accomplished leader who understands current trends in healthcare and medical education and wants to make an impact on medical training and values the tripartite mission academic medical institutions promote.

Additional Qualifications Considered

The ideal candidate will hold an M.D. or a combined degree such as M.D./Ph.D., etc., and meet the qualifications for the academic rank of Associate Professor/Professor. The candidate will have obtained American Board of Dermatology certification and possess or be eligible for a medical license in the State of Ohio

Physical Requirements/Work Environment