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General Surgeon - Department of Surgery (M60406)

Employer
Virginia Commonwealth University
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jul 7, 2022


Mission or Goal of Unit:

The mission of the Division of Bariatric & Gastrointestinal 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:

This position is a junior to mid-level, term, non-tenure track faculty position. The incumbent will provide support at the practice in Tappahannock and community expansion to Fredericksburg as well as integrate into existing practice at VCU. Faculty member should possess significant expertise in the broad field of general surgery as well as upper and lower endoscopies. The faculty member will also support thedivision with teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Position Responsibilities:

Teaching
Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities as a part of their role in an academic medical center setting. Oversight of residents and fellows as well as instruction in General Surgery and applied anatomy and physiology.

Clinical
Clinical responsibility will be in the care of the general surgery patients at Tappahannock as well as VCU. He/she will be responsible for the development of an active surgical practice, with the support of the Division and Department’s leadership.

Research
Faculty member may participate in research activities and/or collaborate with others on research projects and endeavours

Required Qualifications:
  • Board Certification or Eligibility in General Surgery
  • Commitment to teaching and education of medical students and other trainees
  • Ability to work in a complex matrixed environment with a high emotional intelligence
  • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level.
ORP Eligible: No

Position Type: MCVP
Full time equivalent: 1.0
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department: Surgery

Salary: Commensurate

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Jessica Carey
Contact Email: jessica.carey@vcuhealth.org
Contact Phone: 804-828-9662

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