Division Chief, Associate/Full Professor, Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University Hospital's Department of Surgery seeks an accomplished academic surgeon to serve as Chief of the Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery. This leadership role aims to expand a comprehensive colorectal program with expertise in robotic, minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and endoscopic techniques, while advancing education and research.

The Chief will oversee clinical operations, guide faculty development, promote scholarly activity, and educate residents, fellows, and medical

Qualifications

• MD/DO or foreign equivalent degree
• Board-certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery
• Fellowship training in Colon & Rectal Surgery
• Eligible for or possession of a New York State medical license
• Demonstrated leadership in an academic or high-volume clinical setting
• Strong clinical expertise in robotic, laparoscopic, and endoscopic colorectal surgery
• Commitment to resident and fellow education
• Academic accomplishments consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations of the division
• Lead expansion efforts of the colorectal program
• Support faculty development and mentorship
• Advance research initiatives within the division
• Educate residents, fellows, and medical students

Skills

Leadership experience

Robotic colorectal surgery

Laparoscopic surgery

Endoscopic techniques

Resident education

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Board Certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery

Fellowship in Colon & Rectal Surgery

New York State medical license

Academic appointment at Associate Professor or Professor level

Job description

Location: Stony Brook, New York

Open Date: Jun 24, 2026

Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Surgery at Stony Brook University Hospital is seeking an accomplished academic surgeon to serve as Chief of the Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a candidate committed to clinical excellence, surgical innovation, education, and research within a growing academic medical center. The Chief will lead and expand a comprehensive colorectal surgery program with expertise in robotic, minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and endoscopic techniques. Responsibilities include overseeing clinical operations, leading division expansion efforts, supporting faculty development, advancing research initiatives, and educating residents, fellows, and medical students.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree
• Board Certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery
• Fellowship training in Colon & Rectal Surgery
• Eligible for or possession of a New York State medical license
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an academic or high-volume clinical setting
• Strong clinical expertise in robotic, laparoscopic, and endoscopic colorectal surgery
• Commitment to resident and fellow education
• Academic accomplishments consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level

Preferred Qualifications

• National or regional reputation in Colon & Rectal Surgery
• Experience building or leading multidisciplinary colorectal programs
• Record of scholarly activity including peer-reviewed publications and presentations
• Existing or prior research funding
• Experience with clinical trials, quality initiatives, or outcomes research

Special Notes

Tenure/Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure and/or a senior faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the School of Medicine (School of Medicine's Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure).

Campus Description

Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center's outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information,veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.