Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgeon Scientist - Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Tenure [...]

University of Wisconsin–Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a Head & Neck Surgeon-Scientist to join its Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery division. The candidate will lead a surgeon-scientist program, balance clinical duties with a strong research portfolio, and contribute to education from medical students to fellows.

The position is full-time, onsite at UW School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, with a track for tenure consideration and collaboration across a broad translational research landscape.

Qualifications

• Track record of clinical excellence and academic contributions.
• Proven ability to train and mentor trainees and fellows.
• Experience with collaborative, multidisciplinary care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a surgeon-scientist research program with 50%+ dedicated research time.
• Provide clinical care in head & neck oncology with a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in education across medical students, residents, and fellows.

Job description

Job Category

Faculty

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Assistant Professor

Job Summary

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UW SMPH) is recruiting an exceptional Head & Neck Surgeon-Scientist to join the Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. We are looking for candidates with a track record of clinical excellence and academic contributions as demonstrated through training, research, execution of scholarly activities, and/or practice experience. This position involves joining a busy division of 5 head & neck surgeons who perform all aspects of ablative, robotic, and reconstructive surgery with tremendous opportunities for growth in all arms of the academic mission.

Resources and opportunities include

• Multidisciplinary management of head & neck malignancies with a core team consisting of 5 head & neck surgical oncologists, one endoscopic skull base surgeon, 3 head & neck radiation oncologists, and 2 head & neck medical oncologists.
• Multidisciplinary head & neck tumor boards are held where 15-25 patients are presented each week.
• This program is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, which is the only National Cancer Institute designated cancer center in the State of Wisconsin. In addition, regular melanoma and sarcoma tumor boards and a multi-disciplinary endocrine conference are held. NIH-sponsored Head & Neck Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant funding. This
• $14 million SPORE focuses on translational research of head & neck cancer and provides over $350,000 annually in funding for pilot research projects in head & neck cancer. Opportunities exist for inter-departmental collaboration and mentorship.
• Trans-oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) opportunities, including access to 3 DaVinci Xi robots and approval for purchase of an additional 2 DaVinci Xi robots.
• Competitive one-year AHNS accredited Head & Neck fellowship
• Opportunities for clinical care and research at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, which is connected to the University of Wisconsin Hospital
• An established global surgery program

This position is full time

This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Applicants for this position will be considered for the following tenure track titles Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor.

Key Job Responsibilities

Department: School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Academic Program

We are recruiting a surgeon-scientist on the Tenure Track who will develop an original or transfer an existing, high-quality research program. The successful applicant will ultimately achieve independent and extramurally supported funding in an area relevant to the sub-specialty of head & neck oncologic surgery that makes a substantial and continuing contribution to science. The applicant will lead and conduct research activities that develop coherent and impactful lines of basic, clinical, translational, or health sciences research that may draw on numerous available collaborators. The Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery provides access to core resources including biostatistics, research programming, software development, clinical data/electronic medical records analysis, and qualitative research support.

Time dedicated to research will be equivalent to 50% or greater. Adjustments to this dedicated percentage of time can be made based on the funding needs and successful applicants' line of scientific inquiry.

Clinical

The applicant should have command of the core knowledge and understanding of medical sciences relevant to these regions and advanced diagnostic and medical and surgical management skills for patients with complex head & neck malignancies. The applicant is expected to work collaboratively and inclusively within and across related fields including radiation oncology, medical oncology and with colleagues within the division and department. Clinical in-patient and out-patient practices are supported by a team of 12 Advance Practice Providers. Occasional otolaryngology on-call and regional outreach represent clinical commitments shared amongst all faculty.

Education

Faculty in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery share a commitment to education at levels of medical student, resident training, Head & Neck fellowship training and continu