Clinical Instructor, Division of Transplant Surgery

University of Virginia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia is seeking a full-time, one-year, tenure-ineligible Clinical Instructor in the Division of Transplant Surgery. The role supports an active abdominal transplant program and involves clinical care of kidney, pancreas, and liver transplant patients, education of students, residents, and fellows, and opportunities for clinical research.

The candidate will participate in evaluation and management, perioperative care, donor organ recovery, and collaborative team-based care

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent medical degree.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency.
• Completion of, or anticipated completion of, an accredited Transplant Surgery Fellowship prior to start date.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Participate in evaluation and management of transplant candidates and recipients.
• Provide perioperative care and perform abdominal transplant procedures.
• Assist in donor organ recovery for kidney, pancreas, liver, and multi-organ transplants.
• Collaborate with transplant surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Engage in educational activities for medical students, residents, and fellows; contribute to clinical research and quality improvement.

Education

MD/DO or equivalent medical degree

ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency

Transplant Surgery Fellowship (completed or anticipated)

Board-eligible or board-certified in General Surgery

Virginia medical licensure eligibility

Job description

The Department of Surgery at the University of Virginia invites applications for a full-time, one-year, tenure-ineligible Clinical Instructor position in the Division of Transplant Surgery. The successful candidate will join a highly productive, collaborative abdominal transplant program at UVA Health dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and innovation.

Clinical responsibilities will include participation in the evaluation and management of transplant candidates and recipients, perioperative care, abdominal transplant procedures, and donor organ recovery. The Clinical Instructor will work closely with transplant surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing kidney, pancreas, liver, and multi-organ transplantation.

This position offers broad exposure to all aspects of abdominal transplantation, including recipient surgery, donor organ recovery, perioperative management, and longitudinal transplant care. Responsibilities will be aligned with the clinical needs of the Division and the individual's experience and training.

As a member of the Division, the Clinical Instructor will participate in educational activities involving medical students, residents, and fellows and will have opportunities to engage in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, outcomes evaluation, and other scholarly pursuits.

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency
• Completion of, or anticipated completion of, an accredited Transplant Surgery Fellowship prior to the start date
• Board-eligible or board-certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery
• Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in kidney, pancreas, liver, and/or multi-organ transplantation
• Interest in academic surgery and medical education
• Experience in clinical research, quality improvement, or scholarly activity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills

Application Instructions

To apply, visithttps://apply.interfolio.com/189358and submit a CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references.

This position will remain open until filled. For additional information regarding the position, please contact Shawn Pelletier, M.D., Division Chief of Transplant Surgery, via email at [e-mail]. The selected applicant will undergo a background check and pre‑employment health and drug screening.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community, please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.