Chief, Minimally Invasive GI Surgery | Academic Leader

SAGES; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Heersink School of Medicine, Department of Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a full-time Attending Surgeon (open rank). The position leads the Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery with clinical, educational, and research duties.

The successful candidate will oversee MIS clinical operations, advance faculty development, and contribute to a high-volume robotics program and MBSAQIP‑accredited bariatric surgery. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Fellowship trained MIS surgeon.
• Open-rank faculty appointment (tenure or non-tenure).
• Commitment to clinical, research, and teaching duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery in clinical operations.
• Oversee faculty development and academic growth.
• Support the Division of GI Surgery and Department of Surgery in academic missions.
• Balance clinical MIS with administrative, education, and research roles.

Skills

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Academic Medicine

Leadership

Clinical Surgery

Teaching

Robotics

Education

MD / DO

Fellowship in MIS

Board Certification in General Surgery

Job description

The Heersink School of Medicine, Department of Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a full-time Attending Surgeon (open rank). The position leads the Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery with clinical, educational, and research duties.

The successful candidate will oversee MIS clinical operations, advance faculty development, and contribute to a high-volume robotics program and MBSAQIP‑accredited bariatric surgery. Equal opportunity employer.