Assistant/ Associate Professor/ Professor- Complex Cranial Neurosurgeon

University of Vermont College of Medicine; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont College of Medicine is looking for a fellowship-trained faculty member in Neurosurgery to join their expert team. This full-time position involves complex cranial surgeries, teaching medical students, and mentoring residents while engaging in research. Situated in Burlington, the university offers a vibrant community and excellent living conditions.

Qualifications

• Fellowship trained in Neurosurgery.
• Board eligible or certified.
• Eligible for licensure in Vermont and to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for Neurosurgical patients.
• Participate in training Neurosurgery residents.
• Teach medical students and pursue research interests.

Skills

Neurosurgery

Teaching

Research

Education

Board eligibility or certification in Neurosurgery

Fellowship in tumor and/or open vascular cranial surgery

Job description

The Department of Surgery at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont and the University of Vermont Medical Center, are seeking to fill a faculty position in the Division of Neurosurgery.

We are seeking a candidate who is fellowship trained in Neurosurgery in tumor and/or open vascular cranial surgery to join a practice of five academic neurosurgeons. This position is expected to develop into a robust clinical practice which will include complex cranial surgery at the primary university hospital and will also help to provide neurosurgical coverage at an affiliated hospital.

The successful candidate in addition to providing clinical care for Neurosurgical patients, is expected to participate in the training of Neurosurgery residents, teach medical students and to continue to pursue their research interests. Candidates at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor in the Clinical Scholar Pathway will be considered for this position.

All applicants must be Board eligible or certified in Neurosurgery. Successful candidates must be eligible for licensure in the State of Vermont, eligible to work in the United States.

This is a full-time, 12-month, salaried position with attending staff privileges at the University of Vermont Medical Center.

Located in Burlington, the University of Vermont and the University of Vermont Medical Center serve as Vermont’s only academic medical center. It is the only ACS verified Level 1 trauma center in the state and provides tertiary care to patients from Vermont and Northern NY. Burlington is a vibrant community located on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and Green Mountains. With year-round recreational opportunities, safe communities and excellent schools, this progressive community has been frequently cited as one of the most livable cities in the U.S. While offering the tranquility of more rural living, Vermont offers accessibility to major cities like Montreal, Canada and Boston, Massachusetts.

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.

Successful candidates will exhibit a strong commitment to the tenets of Our Common Ground and the principles of professionalism. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

Applicants must apply online at https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/80509 (position number 004321). Applications must include:

• CV
• Cover letter summarizing qualifications and how they will enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism.
• Contact information for three references

Questions about this opportunity may be directed to: Kristin Allard, via email [e-mail] .

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Employment is subject to a successful background check.