Pediatric Surgeon - Assistant Professor

Pediatric Surgeon - Assistant Professor

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Pediatric Surgeon – Assistant Professor

The Division of Pediatric Surgery at the University of Utah and
Primary Children's Hospital is recruiting a junior faculty member
to help manage the heavy clinical load in pediatric surgery and to
provide additional manpower for the purpose of developing the
academic potential of the division. The present requirements,
therefore, would focus on a strong background in clinical pediatric
surgery and teaching, and the position would involve a full-time
academic appointment as an Assistant Professor (track dependent on
qualifications and goals of the individual). For those candidates
interested in the Tenure Track, the University of Utah Department
of Surgery is specifically interested in the following areas of
interest:

1. Health Services Research

2. Clinical Trial & Research Collaboratives

3. Surgical Innovation

4. Translational Research

Teaching responsibilities will include daily interaction with
residents in surgery in addition to third- and fourth-year medical
students who may be rotating on the Pediatric Surgery Service. The
faculty member will also share responsibility for scheduled
teaching conferences and lectures sponsored by the Division of
Pediatric Surgery and by the Departments of Surgery and
Pediatrics.

Primary Children's Hospital is a large, freestanding children's
hospital receiving referrals from a 5-state region in the
Intermountain West and is a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. The
Division of Pediatric Surgery includes 14 full-time faculty and a
pediatric surgery fellowship.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

1) Certificate by the American Board of Surgery in General
Surgery;

2) Completion of 2-year fellowship in Pediatric Surgery;

3) Board certified or board eligible in pediatric surgery by The
American Board of Surgery;

4) Commitment to participate in trauma call schedule at regional
pediatric center and clinical coverage at our regional pediatric
surgery commitments;

5) Commitment to participate in newborn and general surgery
call.

Interested applicants must apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211426

For additional information, contact:

Eric Scaife, MD, Professor & Chief, Division of Pediatric
Surgery: eric.scaife@hsc.utah.edu

Sarah Brown, Operations Program Manager, Division of Pediatric
Surgery: sarah.a.brown@hsc.utah.edu

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.

Department: 00913 - Pediatric Surgery Development

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Requisition Number: PRN04167F

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211603

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience
working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment
to improving access to higher education.

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.

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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 Title IX (OEO). 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/.

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