Faculty Professor - Full-Time

University of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Breast Surgical Oncology has an immediate opening for a fellowship-trained, board-certified/board-eligible breast surgeon at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, open tenure. This position is for an established academic group with a large residency and fellowship training program, an advanced breast and endocrine surgery practice, and thriving ambulatory outpatient centers. The successful candidate will practice as a breast surgeon in a dual capacity within UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery, including clinical, research, and teaching responsibilities. He/she will participate in outreach efforts, expanding inpatient and outpatient activities at locations within the breast surgical oncology service area. As a faculty member, the successful candidate will actively participate in the research and educational mission of the Department of Surgery. Prior clinical experience in an academic institution is strongly desirable. Skills and interest in specialized areas of breast surgery and the development of clinical centers of excellence are welcome. The opportunity to develop research interests and participate in educational activities is available. Candidates can anticipate a cutting-edge environment for practice and a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and credentials.

Requirements

Fellowship-trained, board-certified/board-eligible breast surgeon.
M.D. Required Field of Study: Medicine.
Qualified for medical licensure in Pennsylvania.
Minimum of 3 years of experience.
Demonstrated excellent clinic outcomes.
Experience as a teacher or mentor of medical students or residents.
Demonstrated teaching ability.
Experience in advanced study and research, or professional experience of a kind that would enable them to make an academic contribution.
Exhibit promise of originality and excellence in some field of scholarship.
Demonstrated the ability to guide and counsel students.
Potential for promotion to associate professor (for Assistant Professor rank).
Served a minimum of 5 years as an assistant professor (for Associate Professor rank).
Creation of a strong body of impactful scholarship (for Associate Professor rank).
Local, regional, and developing national reputation (for Associate Professor rank).
Effectiveness as a teacher (for Associate Professor rank).
Service (for Associate Professor rank).
Served 5 to 7 years as Associate Professor (for Professor rank).
Attainment of authoritative knowledge and reputation in a recognized field of learning (for Professor rank).
Achieved effective teaching skills (for Professor rank).
Attained superior stature in their field through scholarship, professional practice, and leadership in professional and learned organizations (for Professor rank).
Creation of a strong body of impactful scholarship (for Professor rank).
National and developing international reputation (for Professor rank).
Sustained trajectory of contribution and career progression with increasing responsibilities and accomplishments over time, ranking among the foremost leaders in their field (for Professor rank).

Nice To Haves

Prior clinical experience in an academic institution is strongly desirable.
Skills and interest in specialized areas of breast surgery and the development of clinical centers of excellence are welcome.

Responsibilities

Practice as a breast surgeon in a dual capacity within UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery, including clinical, research, and teaching responsibilities.
Participate in outreach efforts, expanding inpatient and outpatient activities at locations within the breast surgical oncology service area.
Actively participate in the research and educational mission of the Department of Surgery.
Develop research interests and participate in educational activities.