BURN DIRECTOR

The Department of Surgery Division of Acute Care Surgery at the University of Iowa is seeking a Director for the UI Burn Treatment Center.  Appointment will be for Associate of Full Professor in either the tenure or non-tenure clinical track.  The successful candidate may also be eligible for appointment to the Clara L. Smith Professorship of Burn Treatment.

The University of Iowa, Department of Surgery offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collegial professional environment.  The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is a tertiary medical center located in a Big-Ten college town and is home to Iowa's only Regional Burn Treatment Center as designated by the American Burn Association.  The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa's only American College of Surgeons verified Level 1 Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric care.  Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients.  

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. 

Candidates must hold an MD, DO or equivalent degree, have completed ACGME accredited training in all phases of General Surgery.

Extensive experience in the management and treatment of burns and related injuries is required.

Experience providing care as a member of a multi-disciplinary team is required.

Applicants with established research are preferred and appointment to the tenure track requires research experience at a level which enables procurement of outside funding.

Applicants will also need to demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, possess a strong commitment to academic and clinical excellence, as well as demonstrate achievements in leadership, team building, performance improvement, and program development.

Board certification from the American Board of Surgery and licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Iowa.  

Ongoing experience in trauma and critical care is desirable.

Completion of subspecialty training in burns, critical care, and/or trauma is highly desirable.

Dedication to enhancing an inclusive workforce and academic environment is desired.

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