Position/Rank
Academic Acute Care Surgeon / Assistant Professor
Department
00880 - Surgery
Track
Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
2017
Details

Academic Acute Care Surgeon

The Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine seeks to recruit a full-time ACS fellowship trained academic surgeon to specialize in acute care surgery (emergency general surgery, trauma, surgical critical care). Successful applicants should be qualified at the level of Assistant Professor, and possess excellent clinical skills. Board certified/board eligible in Surgical Critical Care is required. Candidates should have specialty training in public health research - MPH with a focus on and experience in health services research, robust clinical training at a high volume, academic trauma center and a strong interest in teaching medical students and residents.
The University of Utah Hospital is an ACS -verified Level I Trauma Center serving a five-state referral area, with approximately 2,500 admissions yearly. The University of Utah also maintains ACGME -accredited training programs in general surgery and all surgical subspecialties.
Applicants must apply at:
http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/50350
Please submit the following:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover letter
3. Please answer all required
questions.
4. If you respond "Yes" to any of the
posting questions, please include a
written detailed explanation with
your cover letter.

For additional information, contact:
Ram Nirula, MD
Associate Professor
Trauma Medical Director
University of Utah SOM
Phone: (801) 587-9367
Fax (801) 585-7392
E-mail: r.nirula@hsc.utah.edu

The University of Utah Health Sciences Center is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and Respect. The University of Utah HSC values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to the mission of the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.

EEO/Diversity Information

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 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. To inquire about the University's nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). To be eligible for retirement contributions, you must be hired into a benefit-eligible position. Employees with prior URS service may elect to enroll in the URS within 30 days of hire. Regardless of whether they are hired into a benefit-eligible position or not, individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS must notify the Benefits Department upon hire. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801)366-7770 or (800)695-4877 or the University's Benefits Department at (801)581-7447 for information.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations.

Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date
03/15/2016
Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes
Requisition Number
PRN01443F
Type
Faculty


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