The American Urological Association (AUA) is seeking a highly-qualified member to fill the position of Science & Quality (S&Q) Chair.

The S&Q Chair is a compensated position and carries significant responsibility to oversee the activities of the Science & Quality Council’s three component committees: Practice Guidelines, Quality Improvement & Patient Safety and Data. These committees work to develop, disseminate and implement guidelines, white papers, physician performance measures, patient safety initiatives, registries, and data projects. The Chair provides guidance and approval of AUA signing on to coalition letters and position statements relevant to Science & Quality, and serves as a liaison to various AUA committees and also represents AUA at key external meetings.

The ideal candidate must be an AUA Member (Active category), currently practicing in Urology with extensive knowledge of S&Q issues. The Chair is a paid consultant to the AUA Board of Directors, its officers and staff, and specifically to the Executive Vice President of Research, Quality & Scientific Affairs.

The individual selected will serve one-year (non-compensated) as Chair-elect (June 2021 – May 2022) prior to beginning a four-year compensated term as S&Q Chair (June 1, 2022 – May 30, 2026).

Applicants must submit a statement of interest highlighting your qualifications for the position, Curriculum Vitae and updated disclosure record. Materials are due to Nancy Waid, Committee & Society Affairs via email nwaid@auanet.org by Monday evening February 8, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted. Finalists will be notified in mid-February if they are selected for a videoconference interview on Saturday April 10, 2021. Applicants must be available on this date.

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