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Posted 12 August, 2026

Obstetrical Anesthesia, Director of Obstetric Anesthesiology - Academic Leadership Opportunity

West Virginia University Health System
Morgantown, WV, US Full Time

Job Description

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The Department of Anesthesiology at West Virginia University School of Medicine seeks a Director of Obstetric Anesthesiology for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level in Morgantown, WV.

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This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a growing academic obstetric anesthesia program within a nationally recognized health system and academic medical center.

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Position Highlights

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  • Leadership role overseeing Obstetric Anesthesiology services
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  • Practice in a high-volume academic medical center
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  • Collaborate with OB/GYN, Neonatology, Nursing, and hospital leadership
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  • Lead clinical quality, safety, and protocol development initiatives
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  • Participate in high-risk obstetric anesthesia care
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  • Teach and mentor residents, fellows, and medical students
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  • Opportunities for clinical, translational, and educational research
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  • Faculty appointment commensurate with experience
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Qualifications

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  • MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent)
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  • Board Certified/Eligible in Anesthesiology
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  • Completion of Anesthesiology residency required
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  • Fellowship training in Obstetric Anesthesiology preferred
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  • Eligible for West Virginia medical licensure
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About the Department

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  • More than 45,000 anesthetic procedures annually
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  • 36 ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency positions
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  • Multiple fellowship programs including cardiothoracic anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and pain medicine
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  • State-of-the-art simulation center supporting all levels of training
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About WVU Medicine

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WVU Medicine is West Virginia’s largest health system with:

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  • 25 hospitals and growing
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  • 4,600 providers
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  • 35,000 employees
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  • 3,400+ licensed beds
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  • J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital – an 880-bed academic medical center
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Why Morgantown?

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Morgantown offers:

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  • Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
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  • Outdoor recreation and vibrant cultural amenities
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  • Easy access to Pittsburgh, Washington, and Baltimore
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Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and lead from day one.

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For additional information, contact Megan Core, Senior Physician Recruiter, at [email protected]

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