Chairperson of the Department of Surgery

The American University of Beirut (AUB) Faculty of Medicine (FM) and Medical Center is seeking a distinguished clinical and academic leader for the position of Chairperson of the Department of Surgery.

The Department comprises seven divisions: Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Urology, and Vascular Surgery. As the largest academic surgical department in Lebanon, it includes over 60 expert faculty members who provide a wide range of academic, clinical, surgical, and research services. It is also the home to five residency programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education International (ACGME-I) and four fellowship programs.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate for the position of Chairperson should be an accomplished clinical and academic leader. Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

Hold a medical degree with subsequent formal clinical training in surgery, preferably through accredited residency and fellowship programs.

Have achieved a recognized academic rank, preferably at the level of Associate Professor or Professor.

Demonstrate leadership experience with a distinguished record in clinical practice, education, and research.

Possess exceptional communication, teamwork, administrative, and managerial skills, coupled with a proven ability to mentor faculty and trainees, and foster academic growth. 

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit the following documents:

A curriculum vitae (CV).

A letter of intent, including a summary of accomplishments in clinical service, teaching, research, program development, and administrative management.

For internal applicants: A proposed vision and strategic plan for the Department of Surgery at AUB-FM. For external applicants: The vision and strategic plan may be submitted after visiting the Department and its facilities upon invitation.

The names and contact information of at least four references.

Applicants may direct inquiries or submit their full application electronically to Dr. Kamal Badr, Deputy VP and Vice Dean, Search Committee (SC) Chair (kbadr@aub.edu.lb), with copies to Dr. Fuad Ziyadeh, Executive Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs (fz05@aub.edu.lb), Mr. Khalil Kreidieh, SC Director (ka28@aub.edu.lb), and Ms. Reem Saad, SC Coordinator (rs103@aub.edu.lb). The application deadline is Monday, March 3, 2025.