Section Chief, Adult Cardiac Surgery - Associate Professor or Professor

University of Utah, Department of Surgery; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Section Chief for Adult Cardiac Surgery. The role involves performing comprehensive adult cardiac surgeries and contributing to the academic mission through teaching and mentorship. Candidates should possess a strong commitment to enhancing diversity and access in healthcare.

Qualifications

• ABTS board certification required.
• Must be at Associate or Full Professor level.
• Experience in adult cardiac surgery and academic settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform full spectrum of adult cardiac surgery.
• Support academic mission and participate in teaching.
• Mentor trainees in thoracic surgery.

Skills

Surgical Techniques

Teaching

Mentorship

Education

MD or Equivalent

Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Job description

Section Chief, Adult Cardiac Surgery

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah is actively recruiting an ABTS board-certified surgeon to serve as the Head of the Adult Cardiac Surgery Section. Eligible candidates will be at the Associate or Full Professor level and would be either tenure or clinical-track faculty within the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine. The successful candidate will be expected to perform the entire spectrum of adult cardiac surgery and support the academic mission of the Division. All faculty will serve as Attending Surgeons at the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics, the Salt Lake Veteran’s Administration Health Care System and the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Candidates will be expected to actively participate in the teaching and mentorship of our integrated and traditional thoracic surgery trainees.

Interested candidates may apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/182816

Interested applicants should contact Craig H. Selzman, MD, Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery c/o Heather Clark, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Utah: [e-mail]

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty, and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

MD or Equivalent

Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Associate Professor or Professor level