Board Certified/Eligible in General and Pediatric Surgery
Completed ACGME Pediatric Surgery Fellowship
Strong ability to navigate complex organizational structures
Dedication to academic teaching and practice
Proven commitment to fostering a respectful and civil environment
Preferred: Board eligibility/certification in Pediatric Critical Care
Responsibilities
Teach all areas of Pediatric Surgery at undergraduate and graduate levels
Develop and lead an independent research program with potential for funding
Establish a clinical practice in general pediatric surgery
Participate in departmental and university committees
Engage in professional activities such as conference organization and peer review
Benefits
Collaboration with a multi-disciplinary research environment
Opportunity for professional growth and development
Engagement with diverse faculty, staff, and students
Supportive community focused on education and service
Flexible responsibilities between academic and clinical practice
Full Job Description
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Surgery
Duties & Responsibilities:
A. Mission or goal of unit: The mission of the Pediatric Surgery Division of the Department of Surgery is the advancement of science through research and the training of undergraduate and graduate students in our discipline. The Department fosters a level of research and professional activity essential to the graduate and to the professional growth of the faculty. The Division provides junior faculty with clinical and research experiences that prepare them for their professional careers. The Division is committed to its faculty, staff, and students. Finally, faculty have a responsibility to provide service to their profession and to the university community.
B. Chief purpose of this position in support of above mission or goal: This position is an open rank, collateral, non-tenure track faculty position in the area of Pediatric Surgery. The faculty member will also support the general surgical practice of the Division. The faculty member will also support the Division with teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
C. Responsibilities:
Teaching: Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in all areas of Pediatric Surgery.
Research: This position will require the establishment of a successful research program in partnership with other disciplines which will lead to independent funding as an investigator.
Clinical: Faculty will establish a successful clinical practice in the field of general pediatric surgery. Clinical responsibilities may also involve shared time between VCU and affiliated community hospitals.
Other (for instance administrative duties, etc.): Faculty member will serve on departmental, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g., reviewer, conference organizer, etc.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
ACGME approved Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery
Ability to work in a complex matrixed environment with high emotional intelligence
Commitment to teaching and practice in an academic setting
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications
Board eligibility or Certification in pediatric critical care
Salary Range: Commensurate
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
ORP Eligible: No
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
Contact Information:
About Vcu Health System
VCU Health System is a comprehensive academic medical center located in Richmond, Virginia. It is the only academic medical center in the region and serves as the primary teaching facility for the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. The health system includes a Level I trauma center, a children's hospital, a cancer center, and numerous other specialty centers and clinics. The health system was founded in 1838 and has grown to become one of the largest employers in the Richmond area.
