HSOM - Open Rank - Surgery (GI Colorectal Surgeon)
About The Position
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, is recruiting a fellowship-trained colon and rectal surgeon for a tenure-track faculty appointment in the Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery. The position is open rank and suited to a candidate with an interest in academic surgery. The successful candidate will address clinical, research, and teaching needs within the Department. Clinical practice will focus on colorectal diseases, including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, anorectal disorders, endoscopy, and other colorectal pathologies. The role also includes supporting general surgery practices at rural Alabama hospitals and hospital facilities in the UAB–St. Vincent Health System. The Division offers an academic environment with nationally recognized gastrointestinal surgery faculty, a high-volume academic robotics program, and ACGME-accredited colorectal and minimally invasive surgery fellowship programs. Its work includes clinical research in surgical quality improvement and basic science research, and faculty have a record of independent funding, including from the NIH. The department supports patient care, education of health professionals, and research advancing medical science. Applicants should submit a current CV and letter of interest through UAB’s online application system. Candidates selected for employment will undergo a pre-employment background investigation.
Requirements
- M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
- Successful completion of an accredited gastrointestinal surgery fellowship or residency.
- Board certified or board eligible in gastrointestinal surgery.
- Fellowship-trained colon and rectal surgeon.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in academic surgery.
Responsibilities
- Meet clinical, research, and teaching needs in the Department of Surgery.
- Provide clinical care focused on colorectal diseases, including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, anorectal disorders, endoscopy, and other colorectal pathologies.
- Participate in supporting general surgery practices at rural hospitals in Alabama.
- Support hospital facilities in the UAB–St. Vincent Health System.
- Contribute to the education of health professionals and research advancing medical science.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
