Plastic Surgeon, Department of Surgery (F06700)
Apply NowCompany: Virginia Commonwealth University
Location: Richmond, VA 23223
Description:
Mission or Goal of Unit: The mission of the Division of Plastic andReconstructive Surgery of the Department of Surgery is the advancement of sciencethrough research and the training of undergraduate and graduate students in ourdiscipline. The Department fosters a level of research and professionalactivity essential to the graduate and to the professional growth of thefaculty. The Division provides junior faculty with clinical and research experiencesthat prepare them for their professional careers. The Division is committed toenhance diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. Finally, faculty havea responsibility to provide service to their profession and to the universitycommunity.
Chief Purpose of this position: The Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is recruiting for a collateral, non-tenure track facultyposition in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. The faculty member should have clinicalinterests in general plastic surgery, microsurgery, hand surgery, wound management, and have an interest indeveloping an academic practice. The faculty member will support the division in teachingresponsibilities at the VCU Medical Center.
Position Responsibilities:
Clinical
Facultymember clinical responsibility will be in the care of the Plastic andReconstructive Surgery patients on the MCV campus of VCU, as well as community facilities. They will be responsible for the developmentof an active surgical practice, with the support of the Division andDepartment's leadership.
Teaching
Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in allareas of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with direct oversight to theresident clinics at the VCU Medical Center.
Research
Faculty member will establish clinical research projectswith medical students and residents to establish evidence based practiceoutcomes in the areas of complex wounds and surgical education.
Service
Faculty member will serve on departmental and hospital committeesas assigned and participate in regional and national professionalorganizations.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
ORP Eligible: Yes
Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 1.0
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:Department of Surgery
Salary: Commensurate
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Jessica Carey
Contact Email: jessica.carey@vcuhealth.org
Contact Phone: 804-828-9662
Chief Purpose of this position: The Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is recruiting for a collateral, non-tenure track facultyposition in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. The faculty member should have clinicalinterests in general plastic surgery, microsurgery, hand surgery, wound management, and have an interest indeveloping an academic practice. The faculty member will support the division in teachingresponsibilities at the VCU Medical Center.
Position Responsibilities:
Clinical
Facultymember clinical responsibility will be in the care of the Plastic andReconstructive Surgery patients on the MCV campus of VCU, as well as community facilities. They will be responsible for the developmentof an active surgical practice, with the support of the Division andDepartment's leadership.
Teaching
Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in allareas of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with direct oversight to theresident clinics at the VCU Medical Center.
Research
Faculty member will establish clinical research projectswith medical students and residents to establish evidence based practiceoutcomes in the areas of complex wounds and surgical education.
Service
Faculty member will serve on departmental and hospital committeesas assigned and participate in regional and national professionalorganizations.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be board certified/board eligible in plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Commitment to resident education and teaching
- Commitment to clinical research and innovation
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diversefaculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a facultymember at VCU is required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Candidate with fellowship experience in hand and microsurgery
ORP Eligible: Yes
Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 1.0
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:Department of Surgery
Salary: Commensurate
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Jessica Carey
Contact Email: jessica.carey@vcuhealth.org
Contact Phone: 804-828-9662