Section Chief, Colorectal Surgery

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 346,000 - 567,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, Baltimore invites applications for the Section Chief of Colorectal Surgery and Surgical Quality Officer in the Department of Surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). The position is full-time and rank is Associate Professor or Professor, requiring board certification in Colorectal Surgery and a strong academic focus on quality and safety.

The successful candidate will lead a robust clinical colorectal program at UMMC, educate medical students,

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Colorectal Surgery.
• Rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Strong academic interest in quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Build a robust clinical colorectal program at UMMC.
• Educate medical students, surgery residents, and fellows.
• Direct surgical quality improvement activities across all surgical subspecialties with support from the Department of Quality Improvement.

Education

Board-certified in Colorectal Surgery

Job description

Job Description

FACULTY POSITION

SECTION CHIEF OF COLORECTAL SURGERY AND SURGICAL QUALITYOFFICER

DIVISION OF GENERAL SURGERY

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

The University of Maryland School of Medicine seeks candidates forthe role of Section Chief of Colorectal Surgery in the Departmentof Surgery and Surgical Quality Officer for the UniversityofMaryland Medical Center (UMMC). Candidates for the full-timefaculty position should qualify for the rank of Associate Professoror Professor. The successful candidate will be board certified inColorectal Surgery and have a strong academic interest in qualityand safety.

Responsibilities will include building a robust clinical colorectalprogram at UMMC and contributing to the comprehensive growth ofcolorectal surgery throughout the medical system, while educatingmedical students, surgery residents, and fellows. As SurgicalQuality Officer for UMMC, the successful candidate will directsurgical quality improvement activities across all surgicalsubspecialties of the medical center with the direct support of theDepartment of Quality Improvement.

The School of Medicine is located in downtown Baltimore, Maryland,near the famous Inner Harbor and Camden Yards. The UniversityofMaryland School of Medicine offers excellent benefits and is anEqual Opportunity Employer.

Salary Range: $346,354 - $567,168

The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based onfaculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not includeall components of the DEPARTMENTAL faculty compensation program orpay from participation in DEPARTMENTAL variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selectedcandidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For moreinformation, please contact the hiring department.

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximumsalaries for this position and is based on the UniversityofMaryland School of Medicine's good faith belief at the time ofposting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper endofthe salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selectedcandidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location,skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions,education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined bythe University.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package thatprioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement programthat must be selected and is effective on your date of hire.Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeksof vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave,unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance;professional learning and development programs; tuition remissionfor employees and their dependents at any University System ofMaryland school.

Further information about the Department of Surgery and UMSOM canbe obtained at the following websites:http://medschool.umaryland.edu/

UMB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race,color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteranstatus, age, or any other characteristic protected by law orpolicy. We value diversity and how it enriches our academic andscientific community and strive toward cultivating an inclusiveenvironment that supports all employees.

Expected rank is Assistant Professor or higher, however, rankand tenure status is dependent on candidate'squalifications

Further information about the Department of Surgery and UMSOM canbe obtained at the following websites:http://medschool.umaryland.edu/

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Qualifications

See above.