Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon - Hand and/or Microsurgery (F41260) Department of Surgery, VCU Health - Richmond, VA Mission or Goal of Unit: The mission of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Department of Surgery is the advancement of science through research and the training of undergraduate and graduate students in our discipline. The Department fosters a level of research and professional activity essential to the graduate and to the professional growth of the faculty. The Division provides junior faculty with clinical and research experiences that prepare them for their professional careers. The Division is committed to enhance diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. Finally, faculty have a responsibility to provide service to their profession and to the university community. Chief Purpose of this position: The Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is recruiting for a collateral, non-tenure track faculty position in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. The faculty member should have clinical interests in general plastic surgery, microsurgery, hand surgery, wound management, and have an interest in developing an academic practice. The faculty member will support the division in teaching responsibilities at the VCU Medical Center. Position Responsibilities: Clinical Faculty member clinical responsibility will be in the care of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery patients on the MCV campus of VCU, as well as community facilities. They will be responsible for the development of an active surgical practice, with the support of the Division and Department’s leadership. Teaching Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in all areas of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with direct oversight to the resident clinics at the VCU Medical Center. Research Faculty member will establish clinical research projects with medical students and residents to establish evidence-based practice outcomes in the areas of complex wounds and surgical education. Service Faculty member will serve on departmental and hospital committees as assigned and participate in regional and national professional organizations. Required Qualifications: Must be board certified/board eligible in plastic and reconstructive surgery Commitment to resident education and teaching Commitment to clinical research and innovation Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU is required PreferredQualifications: Candidate with fellowship experience in hand and microsurgery #LI-AC1