Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgeon - Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (CHS)

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UW SMPH) is recruiting an exceptional oncologic and reconstructive Head & Neck Surgeon to join the Division of Head & Neck Surgery. We are looking for applicants with early career interest or a track record in one of more of the following areas of academic interest: scholarly activities, surgical education, mentorship, quality improvement, multidisciplinary complex care, or global outreach. This position involves joining a busy section of head & neck surgeons who perform all aspects of ablative, robotic, and reconstructive surgery with tremendous opportunities for growth in all arms of the academic mission. We seek a head & neck surgeon with interest, skill, and state-of-the-art care of otolaryngology-HNS oncologic patients, and with passion for multidisciplinary care. Resources and opportunities include: Multidisciplinary management of head & neck malignancies with a core team consisting of 4 head & neck surgical oncologists, one endoscopic skull base surgeon, 3 head & neck radiation oncologists, and 2 head & neck medical oncologists. Multidisciplinary head & neck tumor boards are held where 15-25 patients are presented each week. This program is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, which is the only National Cancer Institute designated cancer center in the State of Wisconsin. In addition, regular melanoma and sarcoma tumor boards and a multi-disciplinary endocrine conference are held. NIH-sponsored Head & Neck Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant funding. This $14 million SPORE, recently renewed through 2027, focuses on translational research of head & neck cancer, and provides over $350,000 annually in funding for pilot research projects in head & neck cancer. Opportunities exist for inter-departmental collaboration and mentorship. Trans-oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) opportunities, including access to 3 DaVinci Xi robots and approval for purchase of an additional 2 DaVinci Xi robots. Competitive one-year AHNS accredited Head & Neck fellowship Opportunities for clinical care and research at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, which is connected to the University of Wisconsin Hospital An established global surgery program This position is full or part-time, 80%-100% This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years. Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles Assistant Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), and Professor (CHS). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Requirements

• Prior to the appointment start date, candidate's specialization must include eligibility or certification in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) or by the American Osteopathic Boards of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (AOBOOHNS)
• Applicants are required to have completed, or be currently participating in, an American Head & Neck Society accredited fellowship or its equivalent by the appointment start date.
• WI medical license by start date of position.
• Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by start date.
• MD or DO, or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

• An ability to demonstrate experience in the core knowledge and understanding of medical sciences relevant to these regions and advanced diagnostic and medical and surgical management skills for the following: ablative oncologic surgery, local & regional reconstructive techniques, microvascular free flap reconstruction, and trans-oral robotic surgery (TORS)
• For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track.

Responsibilities

• Faculty in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery share a commitment to education at levels of medical student, resident training, Head & Neck fellowship training and continuing medical education. Education of clinical and sub-intern UWSMPH medical students, resident physicians, and fellows in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery are included in daily clinical responsibilities.
• An active commitment to training the next generation of otolaryngologist-head & neck surgeons including commitments to ACGME-accredited residency training in otolaryngology-head & neck surgery (especially in head & neck key indicator cases), and to the AHNS accredited H&N fellowship program.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• The applicant should have command of the core knowledge and understanding of medical sciences relevant to these regions and advanced diagnostic and medical and surgical management skills for patients with complex head & neck malignancies.
• The applicant is expected to work collaboratively and inclusively within and across related fields including medical oncology and radiation oncology.
• Occasional otolaryngology on-call coverage and regional outreach clinical commitments are shared amongst all faculty.
• Be an active participant in regional and national professional associations.
• Leadership opportunities exist within the department and institution for qualified and interested candidates.
• Participate in administrative, and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.
• An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
• The successfully recruited surgeon on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) Track will also participate in or develop areas of academic and scholarly pursuit.
• The applicant will conduct or develop academic activities that may focus in a variety of areas, such as research, surgical education, mentorship, quality improvement, multidisciplinary complex care, or global outreach.
• In the development of an academic focus, the faculty member will be able to draw on numerous available collaborators.
• For those interested in research, deep research infrastructure support, including patient reported outcomes research, includes access to research cores in Clinical Trials Research, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis and Research Programming, and Histology as well as broad support of grant writing and the application process, grant compliance and grant management.
• Strong collaborations exist between the Engineering Department and Biomedical Engineering with one of the most vibrant Innovation and Design Hubs in the country.
• Extensive expertise and unique opportunities exist in “big data” and multi-institutional collaborations.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and benefit package is provided, including generous academic support.
• For information on vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree