Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery (Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 400,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California's Department of Surgery is seeking a full-time academic surgeon for the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The position emphasizes microsurgical breast reconstruction and lymphedema, with leadership in a dedicated treatment center.

Responsibilities include clinical care, participation in research, and education of students, residents, and fellows. Strong leadership in surgical education is expected and resources will support scholarly activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in microsurgical techniques would be valued.
• Leadership and education experience in academic medical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinical focus on microsurgical breast reconstruction and lymphedema, plus general reconstructive surgery.
• Leadership in a lymphedema treatment center.
• Engage in clinical or basic science research.
• Educate students, residents and fellows; contribute to surgical education and curriculum development.

Job description

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world‑class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

The Department of Surgery at University of Southern California is seeking a full time, academic, surgeon for the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Expected clinical responsibilities will focus upon microsurgical breast reconstruction and lymphedema, as well as general reconstructive surgery. Leadership in a lymphedema treatment center will be an essential part of these responsibilities.Clinical or basic science research production will also be expected, and adequate resources will be provided. The position will also involve primary education of students, residents and fellows, and leadership and experience in surgical education will be expected.

The annual base salary range for this position is $400,000-$450,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC has a proven track record of caring for diverse populations of patients, and the clinical and educational mission of the program includes addressing health care disparities.

The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.