HSOM - Surgery - Plastic Surgeon (Breast Reconstruction)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Portal•Birmingham, AL

31d

About The Position

The University of Alabama Birmingham, Heersink School of Medicine, Department of Surgery is currently recruiting faculty candidates to be considered for a open rank, open tenure faculty appointment in the Division of Plastic Surgery . The successful candidate will be expected to meet clinical, research and teaching needs, as applicable. UAB Plastic Surgery provides a broad range of surgical services, including aesthetic surgery, breast reconstruction, hand surgery, cleft/craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery, microsurgical reconstruction and general plastic surgery spanning the spectrum of the specialty. Research initiative include basic science, translational and outcomes based projects. Currently, the UAB Plastic Surgery Residency Program trains seven residents under the independent training model. In addition to our focus on patient care, we also provide an environment that supports the education of health professionals and encourages advanced research to further medical science. The University of Alabama at Birmingham, one of three autonomous institutions within The University of Alabama System, is the only four-year, public university in the state’s largest metropolitan area. The University spans 100 blocks in the city center with over 250 buildings providing over 13 million feet of assignable space. For fiscal year 2021-2022 (most recent available), the University’s economic impact on the Birmingham area exceeds $12.1 billion to the state. In FY2022, UAB received over $715 million in NIH extramural grants and contracts. As of the fall of 2022, the University employed 26,000 people, had a faculty of 3,176 (~45% of whom are female), and had a student enrollment of just under 22,000 at the undergraduate through doctoral levels. The graduate student population is 64% female and 38% are among ethnic minorities. UAB is comprised of 10 academic colleges and schools in the health sciences and academic areas. The UAB Academic Health Center includes the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Optometry, Public Health, Health Professions; the Graduate School; and the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences. The University’s academic campus consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Schools of Business, Education, and Engineering; the Graduate School; and the Mervyn Sterne Library. The university has 136 endowed chairs/professorships. UAB has been ranked among the top quarter of all U.S. colleges and universities by The Princeton Review, and among the top 10 for diversity for three consecutive years. In tandem with our institution’s strong diversity efforts, UAB encourages candidates from underrepresented diverse backgrounds and different race/ethnic populations to apply. UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. Interested candidates should submit their current CV and letter of interest.

Requirements

M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
outstanding leader
highly skilled
widely recognized in the field with a strong track record
substantial professional work experience in one or more areas of research, teaching and/or service