Assistant / Associate Professor of Clinical, Plastic / Reconstructive / Burn Surgeon
Posting Start Date: 10/26/26
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.
Job OverviewAs one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine has a longstanding reputation for excellence in medical education, research, and patient care, and for training best-in-class health care professionals through cutting-edge procedures and research that improve the health and clinical care of patients. The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking a full-time faculty physician to join a well-balanced, multispecialty group of providers.
As part of UC Health, our Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery serves a broad population and is the sole academic health system in the southwestern Ohio region, including patients from northern Kentucky, eastern Indiana, and southern Ohio. University of Cincinnati Medical Center offers Quaternary Care and is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in our region.
The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has a distinguished history dating back to 1974, when it was founded by Henry W. Neale, MD. The Division celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024 and continues to expand under the leadership of Sonu A. Jain, MD, FACS, Division Chief. The UC Burn Center is an American Burn Association-verified adult burn center serving a broad regional referral population. An integral program within the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the Burn Center is staffed by fellowship-trained burn surgeons and provides comprehensive care for patients with acute burn injuries, burn reconstruction, complex wounds, and other soft-tissue injuries.
The incoming surgeon will join a collaborative multidisciplinary team and have opportunities to contribute to the continued growth and development of the Burn Center through clinical program development, resident and medical student education, quality improvement, research, burn prevention, and community outreach. The position also offers a broad reconstructive practice, with opportunities in complex wound reconstruction, limb salvage, and other areas of reconstructive plastic surgery based on the candidate's interests.
- Burn Surgery
- General Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Essential FunctionsThe successful candidate will participate in the Division's academic mission, including:
- Resident and medical student education
- Teaching conferences and didactics
- Ambulatory clinics and operative care
- Opportunities for clinical and translational research
Minimum Requirements- Medical Degree (MD/DO)
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Plastic Surgery
- Unrestricted licensure in the state of Ohio
- Completion of a Burn Surgery Fellowship
Additional Information- Other areas of Plastic Surgery can be included, depending on faculty interest.
- Final faculty rank and title will be commensurate with experience.
- For additional information, please contact Sonu A. Jain MD FACS, Plastic Surgery Division Chief, at [redacted].
Physical Requirements/Work Environment- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and BenefitsUC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition RemissionUC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement PlansAs a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life BalanceUC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
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