Faculty Professor - Full-Time

Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Surgery

The University of Pittsburgh Physicians Heart and Vascular Institute and the Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery have an immediate opening for a fellowship-trained, board-certified / board-eligible vascular surgeon at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor, open tenure for an established academic group with a large residency and fellowship training programs, with an advanced endovascular practice and thriving ambulatory outpatient centers.  The successful candidate will practice as a vascular surgeon in a dual capacity within the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) and the University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery including clinical, research, and teaching responsibilities. He/she will participate in outreach efforts for the HVI, expanding inpatient and outpatient activities at locations within the HVI service area. As a faculty member, the successful candidate will actively participate in the research and educational mission of the HVI.  Prior clinical experience in an academic institution is strongly desirable. Skills and interest in specialized areas of vascular care and the development of clinical centers of excellence are welcome. The opportunity to develop research interests and participate in educational activities is available.  Distribution of Effort - 80% clinical, 5% Teaching, 10% Research, 5% Service.

The ideal candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications:  Minimum Education Requirements:  M.D.  Required Field of Study - Medicine.  Board Certified or Board Eligible M.D., demonstrated excellent clinic outcomes, experience as a teacher or mentor of medical students and residents, demonstrated excellent clinic outcomes, qualified for medical licensure in Pennsylvania, minimum of 3 years of experience.

General rank requirements: 

Assistant Professor - Tenure Stream or Appointment Stream - Should have demonstrated teaching ability, experience in advanced study and research, or professional experience of a kind which would enable them to make an academic contribution. Should possess a doctoral or appropriate professional degree. Should exhibit promise of originality and excellence in some field of scholarship, and should have demonstrated ability in guiding and counseling students. To be appointed to an assistant professorship, a person should have the potential for promotion to associate professor.

Associate Professor - Appointment Stream - Generally, will have served a minimum of 5 years as an assistant professor. Should possess a doctoral or appropriate professional degree. Time in rank is not a criterion for promotion.  The main criteria that must be achieved for appointment or promotion to associate professor include the creation of a strong body of impactful scholarship, a local, regional, and developing national reputation, effectiveness as a teacher, and service. 

Professor - Appointment Stream -Most individuals will have served 5 to 7 years as Associate Professor. The rank of professor recognizes the attainment of authoritative knowledge and reputation in a recognized field of learning and the achievement of effective teaching skills. Should have attained superior stature in their field through scholarship, professional practice, and leadership in professional and learned organizations.  The main criteria that must be achieved for appointment or promotion to professor include the creation of a strong body of impactful scholarship, national and developing international reputation, effectiveness as a teacher, and service.  Must demonstrate a sustained trajectory of contribution and career progression with increasing responsibilities and accomplishments over time, ranking among the foremost leaders in their field.

Associate Professor - Tenure Stream - Generally, will have served a minimum of 5 years as an assistant professor and should possess a doctoral or appropriate professional degree.  The main criteria include the creation of a strong body of impactful scholarship, a local, regional, and developing national reputation, effectiveness as a teacher, and service. 

Professor - Tenure Stream - Most individuals will have served 5 to 7 years as associate professor. The rank of professor recognizes the attainment of authoritative knowledge and reputation in a recognized field of learning and the achievement of effective teaching skills. Candidate should have attained superior stature in their field through scholarship, professional practice, and leadership in professional and learned organizations.  The main criteria that must be achieved for appointment to professor include the creation of a strong body of impactful scholarship, a national and developing international reputation, effectiveness as a teacher, and service. 

Please reply through the University of Pittsburgh Talent Center, Requisition ID 24001862

Pittsburgh offers pleasant living, affordable housing, and many cultural and recreational activities. Candidates can anticipate a cutting-edge environment for practice and a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and credentials.  

Minimum Education Requirements:  M.D.  Required Field of Study - Medicine.  General rank requirements:  Assistant Professor-Tenure Stream or Appointment Stream-Demonstrated teaching ability, experience in advanced study and research, or professional experience, a doctoral or appropriate professional degree.  Associate Professor-Appointment Stream-Minimum of 5 years as an assistant professor.  Professor-Appointment Stream-Most individuals will have served 5 to 7 years as Associate Professor.  Professor-Tenure Stream- Most individuals will have served 5 to 7 years as associate professor.  Please submit your application through the University of Pittsburgh’s Talent Center at the following link:  www.join.pitt.edu .  Requisition ID:  24001862

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