ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR (THORACIC SURGERY)

LSU; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans seeks a thoracic surgeon for an academic faculty role at Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level. The position encompasses clinical care, research, and teaching in thoracic surgical oncology with clinical duties at UMCNO.

Leadership opportunities exist within the department and hospital administration for qualified candidates. The ideal candidate will hold an MD or equivalent, have completed a thoracic surgery fellowship, and be

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent required.
• Completed fellowship in thoracic surgery before hire.
• BE/BC in Thoracic Surgery; Louisiana medical license before hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for thoracic surgical oncology patients.
• Engage in research and scholarly activity within the division.
• Contribute to medical education and resident/fellow teaching; pursue leadership roles if qualified.

Education

MD or equivalent

Fellowship in thoracic surgery

Job description

The Department of Surgery in the School of Medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana is seeking a thoracic surgeon for an academic faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. Academic rank and track will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and stature in the field.

Responsibilities include clinical care, research, and teaching in thoracic surgical oncology. Clinical activities will be centered at University Medical Center – New Orleans (UMCNO). There are leadership opportunities within the department and also within the clinical partner hospital administration for candidates with leadership and management experience.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Education: MD or equivalent
• Other Education if applicable: Completed fellowship in thoracic surgery before hire
• Certifications or Licenses Required: BE/BC (or equivalent) in Thoracic Surgery; Licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana before date of hire