Thoracic Surgery Division Chief

Srobotics; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 435,000 - 555,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Division of Thoracic Surgery in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department seeks a board-certified Thoracic Surgeon to join as Division Chief and Associate Professor or Professor in the University Medical Line or University Tenure Line.

The candidate should demonstrate academic leadership, excellence in thoracic surgical care, and a strong record of scholarly research and education of residents and fellows.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree with board certification in Thoracic Surgery.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in California.
• Record of excellence in patient care, research, and education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Thoracic Surgery Division within Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Drive clinical care, teaching, and scholarly activity.
• Mentor faculty, develop programs, and recruit junior faculty and trainees.

Skills

Thoracic surgery

Academic leadership

Mentorship

Research excellence

Education of residents & fellows

Education

MD or equivalent

Board certification in Thoracic Surgery

Job description

The Division of Thoracic Surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford University seeks a board certified Thoracic Surgeon to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department as Thoracic Surgery Division Chief and Associate Professor or Professor in the University Medical Line or University Tenure Line. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience in academic leadership, excellence in thoracic surgical care, a strong record of scholarly research, and a commitment to faculty development, mentorship, and the education of residents and fellows.

The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the University Medical Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.

The predominant criterion for appointment in the University Tenure Line is a major commitment to research and teaching.

Faculty rank and line will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

The successful applicant should have an MD or equivalent degree, board certification in Thoracic Surgery, eligibility for medical licensure in the State of California, and a record of excellence and prominence in patient care, research, and education. Demonstrated experience in academic leadership, teaching, mentorship, and faculty development is also expected.

The Thoracic Surgery Division Chief within the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department will lead a large team of high-performing faculty and staff dedicated to clinical excellence, innovative research, and world-class education. The Department is seeking a surgeon-scientist leader who possesses prominence in patient care, published scholarship in basic, translational, engineering, clinical and/or population science, and a commitment to teaching the next generation.

The Division Chief will report to the Chair of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. The Division Chief role comprises administrative duties and will participate in Department activities and appropriate activities of the School of Medicine and the Stanford Healthcare System. Because programmatic needs and circumstances can evolve, the Division Chief's duties and responsibilities as described here may change; should that occur, we will discuss priorities and determine how best to achieve our shared goals.

The Division Chief will work to build on the division’s strengths to foster an outstanding Thoracic Division that excels in the three missions of clinical care, research, and education. The Division Chief will anticipate developing and supporting Thoracic Surgery programs that position Stanford as a preeminent leader in the field.

The Division Chief will implement and support robust faculty development, mentorship, and succession planning, with a strong emphasis on engagement. Recruitment, retention, mentoring, and development of faculty—especially junior faculty—as well as trainees, is a central component of the role. The Division Chief will champion quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives, collaborate with other divisions and centers to advance programmatic goals in thoracic oncology, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, robotics, and related areas as appropriate. Division Chief will strategically support, invest in, and cultivate novel research within the Thoracic Division to strengthen the division’s research portfolio and align with the department and institution’s research priorities. The Division Chief will foster educational opportunities for residents and fellows/instructors.

The activities of the Division and Department are diverse and encompass complex clinical care, innovative research, and the education and training of future leaders in cardiothoracic surgery, offering unique opportunities for the successful candidate to expand multidisciplinary programs, strengthen the Division's research portfolio, develop faculty and trainees, and shape the future of thoracic surgery at Stanford.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

The university’s central functions of research and education depend on freedom of thought, and expression. The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

For questions, please contact Eunice Lin, Faculty Affairs Administrator, at [e-mail].

The expected bas pay range for this position is:

Associate Professor: $435,000 - $465,000

Professor: $525,000 - $555,000

This pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It does not include all components of the School of Medicine’s faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs.

For more information about compensation and our wide-range of benefits, housing assistance, please contact the hiring department.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.