FACULTY RECRUITMENT & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Director, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Faculty, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Transplant Surgeon
- Director, Division of Trauma, Burns, Surgical Critical Care and Emergency General Surgery
- Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, & Critical Care Surgeon
- Colorectal Surgeon
- Pediatric Surgeon
DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and the Department of Surgery are searching for a surgeon to direct the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Iowa. The candidate should possess board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery and possess extensive clinical experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery. The ideal candidate will have a track record of scholarly achievement and will have responsibility for enhancing and developing the research capabilities of the Plastic Surgery Division. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, and be committed to ongoing performance improvement and to providing care as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. The candidate should also show a demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment.
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has a NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center, a Level I Trauma Service and a Burn Center, which have been approved by the NCI, the ACS and ABA Burn Center Verification/ Consultation Program for Hospitals, respectively. These programs generate a significant number of cases to the plastic and reconstructive surgery program.
The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicant credentials are subject to verification; background checks will be conducted on final candidates for all positions in the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, their curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to:
Ronald J. Weigel, MD, PhD
Head, Department of Surgery
Chair of Plastics Search Committee
University of Iowa Health Care
200 Hawkins Drive
1516 JCP
Iowa City IA 52242
Faculty, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
The Department of Surgery Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Iowa invites applications for non-tenured associates, clinical-track assistant through full professors and tenure track assistant professors and above. The candidate must be a graduate of an approved medical college with a specialty in General Surgery or an Accredited General Surgery Program. Candidates should be board certified/eligible in Surgery with subspecialty training and certification in plastic surgery. Reasonable experience in the performance of Plastic Surgery is required. Candidate must have training in all phases of General Surgery. Established experience in research at a level which enables procurement of outside funding is desirable. The candidate should also show a demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment.
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has a NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center, a Level I Trauma Service and a Burn Center, which have been approved by the NCI, the ACS and ABA Burn Center Verification/ Consultation Program for Hospitals, respectively. These programs generate a significant number of cases to the plastic and reconstructive surgery program.
The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicant credentials are subject to verification; background checks will be conducted on final candidates for all positions in the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, their curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to:
Ronald J. Weigel, MD, PhD
Head, Department of Surgery
Chair of Plastics Search Committee
University of Iowa Health Care
200 Hawkins Drive
1516 JCP
Iowa City IA 52242
TRANSPLANT SURGEON
The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and the Department of Surgery are searching for a surgeon (non-tenured associates, clinical-track or tenure–track all ranks: assistant, associate and full professor) to join the Transplant Surgery service at the University of Iowa. The candidate should possess board certification in surgery and possess subspecialty training and extensive clinical experience in solid organ transplantation, including liver transplantation, kidney, and kidney-pancreas transplantation and laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. The ideal candidate will have a track record of scholarly achievement. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, and be committed to ongoing performance improvement and to providing care as a member of a large, multi-disciplinary team. They will also show a demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment.
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has supported a solid organ transplant service for over 40 years. The transplant program is UNOS approved for kidney, liver and pancreas transplantation and currently performs between 150 and 180 transplants per year. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is a tertiary medical center with full capabilities to support all aspects of transplant surgery and organ failure. There is a commitment to expand the transplant service and provide the resources to develop a multi-disciplinary transplant center that will be recognized as a regional and national center of excellence.
The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicant credentials are subject to verification; background checks will be conducted on final candidates for all positions in the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Interested individuals should submit their curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to:
Ronald J. Weigel, MD, PhD
Head, Department of Surgery
University of Iowa Health Care
200 Hawkins Drive
1509 JCP
Iowa City IA 52242
319-356-8378 (fax)
ronald-weigel@uiowa.edu
Director, Division of Trauma, Burns, Surgical Critical Care and Emergency General Surgery
The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and the Department of Surgery invite applications for the position of Director for the Division of Trauma, Burns, Surgical Critical Care and Emergency General Surgery. The candidate must be a graduate of an approved medical college. Candidates should possess board certification from the American Board of Surgery and extensive clinical experience in General Surgery. The successful candidate will possess a strong commitment to academic and clinical excellence, as well as demonstrated achievements in leadership, team building, performance improvement, and program development. Dedication to enhancing a diverse workforce/academic environment is vital.
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has a NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center, a Level I Trauma Service verified by the ACS committee on Trauma, and a Burn Center verified by the ABA Program for burn center verification.
The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicant credentials are subject to verification; background checks will be conducted on final candidates for all positions in the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. To apply for this position visit The University of Iowa website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu, requisition number 55769.
Ronald J. Weigel,
MD, PhD
Professor and Head, Department of Surgery
Chair of Director Search Committee
University of Iowa Health Care
200 Hawkins Drive
1516 JCP
Iowa City IA 52242
319-356-8378 (fax)
ronald-weigel@uiowa.edu
TRAUMA, EMERGENCY GENERAL SURGERY, & CRITICAL CARE SURGEON
The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and the Department of Surgery are searching for a surgeon (non-tenure track associates, non-tenure clinical track, or tenure track all ranks: assistant, associate and full professor) to join the Division of Trauma, Critical Care, and Burn Surgery at the University of Iowa. The candidate should have board certification in surgery and possess subspecialty training and extensive clinical experience in trauma and critical care surgery and have a track record of scholarly achievement. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, and be committed to ongoing performance improvement and to providing care as a member of a large, multi-disciplinary team. They will also show a demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment.
The Trauma and Critical Care division consists of faculty members with a special interest in the care of the severely injured. UI Hospitals and Clinics is an American College of Surgeons verified Level I Trauma Center. As a Level I Trauma Center with pediatric commitment, UI Hospitals and Clinics serves as a major referral center for critically injured adult and pediatric patients, admitting more than 1,400 patients for traumatic injuries each year. Resources include a trauma registry, multidisciplinary trauma teaching conferences, and collaborative research with the UI Injury Prevention Center. In the 36-bed Surgical Intensive Care Unit, surgeons and anesthesiologists cooperate to provide optimum care for severely injured or sick surgical patients.
The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicant credentials are subject to verification; background checks will be conducted on final candidates for all positions in the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Interested individuals should submit their curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to:
Ronald J. Weigel, MD, PhD
Head, Department of Surgery
University of Iowa Health Care
200 Hawkins Drive
1516 JCP
Iowa City IA 52242
319-356-8378 (fax)
ronald-weigel@uiowa.edu
COLORECTAL SURGEON
The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and the Department of Surgery are searching for a surgeon (non-tenure track associates, non-tenure clinical track, or tenure track all ranks: assistant, associate and full professor) to join the Gastrointestinal, Minimally-Invasive and Bariatric Surgery service at the University of Iowa. The candidate should possess board certification in surgery and possess subspecialty training and extensive clinical experience in colorectal surgery and have a track record of scholarly achievement. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, and be committed to ongoing performance improvement and to providing care as a member of a large, multi-disciplinary team. They will also show a demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment.
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has a NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center and a Level I Trauma Center. The University of Iowa is also encompasses the James A. Clifton Center for Digestive Diseases, a multidisciplinary association of the specialties of gastrointestinal surgery, adult and pediatric gastroenterology, pediatric surgery, radiology, and pathology. This multidisciplinary center is composed of a diagnostic and therapeutic unit, outpatient clinic, office facility and inpatient unit. This unit facilitates efficient consultation between Internal Medicine and General Surgery and improves the ability to perform clinical research. It includes specialists with expertise in the areas of esophagogastric, pancreaticobiliary, colorectal and bariatric surgery who work together to advance the art and science of surgery.
The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicant credentials are subject to verification; background checks will be conducted on final candidates for all positions in the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, their curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to::
Ronald J. Weigel, MD, PhD
Head, Department of Surgery
University of Iowa Health Care
200 Hawkins Drive
1516 JCP
Iowa City IA 52242
319-356-8378 (fax)
ronald-weigel@uiowa.edu
The Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital invites applications for non-tenure associates, non-tenure clinical-track assistant through full professors and tenure track assistant professors and above. The candidate must be a graduate of an approved medical college with a specialty in General Surgery or an Accredited General Surgery Program. Candidates should be board certified/eligible in Surgery with subspecialty training and certification in pediatric surgery. Reasonable experience in the performance of Pediatric Surgery is required. Candidate must possess the necessary skills to function in a large academic medical teaching facility. Candidate must have training in all phases of General Surgery. Established experience in research at a level which enables procurement of outside funding is desirable. Competitive salary, protected time, mentorship and a start-up package will be available for the appropriate recruit.
The University of Iowa Children’s Hospital located in Iowa City, Iowa, opened in 1919 and is part of the University of Iowa Health Care system. In 2007 it was ranked in the top 20 among US Children’s Hospitals. It is a 171-bed hospital with a 70-bed Level IIIc NICU is and a 16-bed PICU that is expanding to 20 beds. The Children’s Hospital serves Eastern Iowa, a population of approximately 2 million people. All the pediatric surgery is currently performed at the Children’s Hospital.
The University of Iowa has an annual enrollment of approximately 30,000 students and is located in Iowa City. The Iowa City metropolitan area has a population of 130,000. The Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Corridor has a population of 350,000 and is the fastest growing area in the State of Iowa. Iowa City and the University of Iowa provide a rich cultural environment, highlighting art, music and literature. There are ample opportunities for spectator and participation sports as well as a wealth of outdoor activities. The community is diverse and cosmopolitan with affordable housing and outstanding schools. Iowa City is a safe and friendly community ideal for raising a family and developing a successful academic career.
Individuals interested in a Pediatric Surgery position at the University of Iowa should submit a letter of interest, their curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to:
Joel Shilyansky, MD, FACS, FAAP
Associate Professor
Director, Pediatric Surgery
Robert and Hélène Soper Chair in Pediatric Surgery
University of Iowa Children’s Hospital
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
Ph: 319 356 1766 (Linda Shalla, secretary)