SURGICAL ONCOLOGY BREAST SURGEON

SURGICAL ONCOLOGY BREAST SURGEONRequisition # 75567Position Basics

Type of Position TENURE-TRACK/CLINICAL Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled Advertising Started on: Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 College: Carver College of Medicine Department: Surgery
Salary

Salary: Commensurate
Position Details

Full/Part Time Status: Full Time Position Description:

University of Iowa Health Care invites applicants specializing in Breast Surgery for a faculty position in the Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery.This position offers a unique opportunity for individuals pursuing an academic careerin breast surgery. Appointment will be for Assistant or Associate Professor in either the non-tenure clinical-track or tenure track consistent with experience and research interest.

The selected candidate will be appointed to Iowa's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, which houses the University of Iowa's NAPBC-accredited breast center. They will join a high-volume, breast-only practicealongside three fellowship-trained surgeons, collaborating within a multidisciplinary breast oncology teamin a collegial and supportive environment.

We seek candidates who are committed to academic excellence, research, and education. The successful applicant will have opportunities to engage in clinical research, translational science, and/or health services research, with access to robust institutional resources and mentorship to support their academic development. Candidates on the tenure trackmust have experience in research at a level that enables procurement of external funding.

This is an outstanding opportunity for early and mid-career academic surgeons to develop their career in breast surgical oncology with a leading academic medical center. We welcome candidates with established or developing research programs who are eager to contribute to a dynamic and growing division.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Education Requirement:

• Candidates must hold an MD, DO, or an equivalent degree.
• Candidates must have completed training in all phases of General Surgery.
• Completion of a fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology or Complex General Surgical Oncology.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants with established research are preferred and appointment to the tenure track requires research experience at a level which enables procurement of outside funding.
• Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, research, and clinical excellence is required.

Certifications:

• Board eligibility/certification from the American Board of Surgery.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience or interest in taking care of and performing operations for breast tumors is highly desirable.

Online Application Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Name and Contact Information of References
Letter of Interest Number of References: 3

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Contact Information

Contact: Julie A Portz - View email address on click.appcast.io
Cmed-Surgery
Colloton Pavilion
160 Hawkins Drive
1562 JCP
Iowa City, IA 52242
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