Assistant Professor of Surgery- Trauma Surgeon

Assistant Professor of Surgery- Trauma Surgeon

Position Details

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Position Information

Banner Position Number - 000492

Position Title - Assistant Professor of Surgery- Trauma Surgeon

Classification Title - Assistant Professor

Department - SOM-Surgery - MU9450

Job Description - Trauma Surgeon (Assistant Professor of Surgery): Provide surgical care including trauma surgical care to patients as a faculty/attending physician at the facility in Cabell County, WV. In affiliation w/ Marshall University, duties include, to provide supervision & clinical instruction to medical students & residents in general surgery, trauma surgery & related areas. Participate in rounds & present at one or more Medical Grand Rounds per year.SOCCode 25-1071 5% allocation of dutiesF/T position w/ University Physicians & Surgeons Inc. d/b/a Marshall Health. CV to J. Gerlach View email address on click.appcast.io

Location - MUSOM - Marshall University School of Medicine

Salary Range - Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity

Qualifications Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description. Required Qualifications

Education - MD or professional equivalent degree in Medicine

Experience - BC or BE in Surgery;BC/BE in Trauma Surgery or Surgical Critical Care;WV Medical. License eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number - MU1678F

Open Date - 05/08/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

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Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae

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