Assistant Professor of Clinical - Surgery, Pediatric Cardiac

The Assistant or Associate Professor of pediatric cardiac surgery is a full-time academic position providing clinical, administrative, research, and teaching support to JMH Holtz Pediatric Cardiac Surgery program. The candidate should have a record of scholarly achievement and be eligible for or have achieved the assistant or associate professor rank. The candidate is expected to engage in academic activities, including research and mentoring of learners, such as cardiothoracic fellows, house staff, and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine students. The candidate must have a proven record of accomplishment in clinical care, research, education, and administration. **Qualifications:** Board certified or equivalent in Surgery, completed a fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and ideally former experience focused on pediatric cardiac surgery patients. Minimum of five years of clinical experience. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.Ability to accept and implement changes. Ability to problem-solve and make effective decisions.Ability to show leadership qualities in the past. Helps the section chief oversee the program's outcomes, quality, and patient experience. **ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS** The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Miami