University of Virginia Posted Jul 24, 2023

Charlottesville, VA

Open Rank Faculty, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

Open Rank Faculty, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

job requisition id

R0049437

The Department of Surgery at the University of Virginia (UVA) invites applications for a position in the Section of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. The incumbent is responsible for the clinical care of patients in trauma, critical care, and emergency general surgery as well as participation in student, resident, and post-graduate teaching. Clinical and laboratory research opportunities are available. The selected candidate will further scholarly achievements with the goal of promotion within the School of Medicine and the University. Rank and tenure status are dependent upon qualifications.

The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive ability to provide surgical evaluation and management of critically ill patients from trauma and emergency general surgery. Clinical opportunities in elective General Surgery may be available based on the clinical expertise and interest of the candidate and available clinical volume. Enthusiastic participation in student and resident training and education is essential. Interested individuals must possess a strong interest in a career in academic medicine as demonstrated through past experience with research or teaching pursuits and a prepared proposal for an academic career path.

Candidates must have an MD or MD, PhD and be board eligible or board certified in General Surgery and Critical Care.

The University of Virginia Health System has significant infrastructure and a collaborative atmosphere that will support the candidate's professional pursuits, including clinical care, research, education, quality improvement, simulation, and administration. We offer a highly competitive compensation package including exceptional benefits.

UVA is located in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eastern shore and the nation's Capital. Charlottesville is one of the best places to live with a vibrant university town life and culture, music, restaurants, excellent schools, and outdoor activities, etc. Opportunities for excellent clinical, research and teaching pursuits working within a collegial and highly collaborative work environment are available.

For additional information regarding the position, please contact Traci Hedrick, MD via email th8q@uvahealth.org or telephone 434-243-2670.

Priority review of applications will be on August 6, 2023, but the position will remain open until filled. The successful candidate will pass a criminal background check and pre-employment health/drug screening. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. A tenure-ineligible position may be eligible to convert to tenure-track at an appropriate time in the future, consistent with SOM Promotion and Tenure guidelines and candidate qualifications.

TO APPLY:

Please apply through Workday at the following URL, https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs, and search for requisition #R0049437. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile and search “Find Jobs,” and search for requisition #R0049437. Complete an application online and attach the following documents:

Cover letter describing your interests

Curriculum Vitae

Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Recruiter, at sxv9zv@virginia.edu.

UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more please visit https://dualcareer.virginia.edu/. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

How to apply

https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Open-Rank-Faculty--Department-of-Surgery--Division-of-Trauma-and-Acute-Care-Surgery_R0049437

Location

Charlottesville, VA 22903

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