Chief, Division of Transplantation Surgery - Associate Professor or Professor

University of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Department of Surgery at the University of Utah is actively recruiting qualified applicants for the position of Chief, Division of Transplantation Surgery, Department of Surgery. The Division of Transplantation Surgery is one of eight divisions within the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah. The Chief of Transplantation Surgery oversees a team of abdominal transplant surgeons and advanced practice clinicians who are dedicated to high-quality, value-driven patient care, education, and innovation and discovery through basic science, clinical, and health services research. The division faculty are also instrumental in caring for patients with benign and malignant hepatic and biliary disease in conjunction with the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute, a NCI -designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. This position is a critical leadership role that will guide and coordinate the division's strategic, clinical, educational, and research activities. The selected candidate will have a proven track record of excellence in abdominal transplant surgery, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for advancing patient care, education, and research in the field of surgical transplantation.

Requirements

• Recognized academic transplant surgeon qualified for, or at the rank of, Associate Professor or Professor, who has completed an ASTS -certified multiorgan abdominal fellowship.
• Strategic vision for the Division, and accountability to fulfill the education, research, clinical, and administrative service missions and values of the Department.
• Strong leadership abilities and management experience in multidisciplinary environments, and the ability to influence and motivate faculty and support a culture of collaboration, quality, and efficiency.
• Demonstrated commitment to foster the growth of others through a collaborative mindset, and aptitude to motivate others through inspiration, effective communication, and good listening skills that result in a strong level of trust and guidance.
• Strong commitment to the educational excellence and advancement of faculty, trainees, students, and advanced practice clinicians (APCs).
• Clinical expertise in living and deceased donor kidney and liver transplant, with deceased donor procurement experience preferred.
• Interest in liver transplant oncology.
• Meets UNOS requirements as primary liver surgeon.
• Proven success in advancing research and educational missions, evidenced by securing NIH or similar independent research funding, obtaining training grants, and contributing to the body of knowledge with foundation-supported initiatives.
• Prospective candidates must have an MD degree or equivalent and will be Board Certified in General Surgery and have completed an ASTS -certified fellowship in abdominal solid organ transplantation, have at least eight years post-fellowship experience, and be eligible for licensure in the state of Utah.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical expertise in living and deceased donor kidney and liver transplant, with deceased donor procurement experience preferred.
• Additional instruction in advanced leadership or management training (e.g., ACS Physician Executives or Physician in Management series) is highly preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees