Job Summary
The Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Section of General Surgery at the University of Michigan is seeking a faculty member for a joint appointment with our burn and critical care teams at the Clinical Assistant Professor level. The University of Michigan Section of Plastic Surgery is a vibrant, growing practice currently with 20 clinical faculty members, five clinical fellows, three research faculty, 28 residents and a very large clinical volume (30,000 clinic visits and 4000 major operations per year). Michigan Medicine is an American College of Surgeons-verified Level 1 (adult and pediatric) Trauma Center, and also the state's only American Burn Association-verified Burn Center for both adult and pediatric patients.
The Division of Acute Care Surgery's 12 faculty members provide care to nearly 5,000 patients and perform over 1,600 operations per year. They also direct the Surgical Intensive Care Unit as well as the Trauma-Burn Intensive Care Unit. The Burn Center is a busy adult and pediatric center with nearly 250 admissions, 450 ER visits, and over 1500 outpatient visits (including telehealth) per year. The burn faculty perform 350-400 operations per year and also participate in research, injury prevention, and community outreach.
Website: Department of Surgery | University of Michigan Medical School (umich.edu)
Responsibilities*
Qualified applicants should satisfy the criteria to be appointed as a faculty member with demonstrated excellence in all aspects of our tripartite mission of clinical care, teaching, and research. Clinically, care will be provided at Michigan Medicine burn unit, inpatient units, and critical care units. Teaching will involve the education of medical students, house officers and fellows in clinical and didactic settings. The selected candidate will show promise in academic pursuits and have a proven track record in research.
Required Qualifications*
Required qualifications include an M.D., board certification/board eligibility in plastic surgery and surgical critical care/critical care medicine, have successfully completed a fellowship in burn/critical care, and hold or have the ability to obtain a medical license in the State of Michigan. Evidence of clinical competence and competence in clinical and didactic teaching is expected.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Sections of Plastic Surgery and General Surgery, in the Department of Surgery, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status, except as allowed by the need for bona fide occupational qualifications. Reasonable accommodation will also be provided to persons with disabilities, to disabled veterans, and to accommodate religious practice.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Contact Information
Please send your curriculum vitae to:
Nadine Lewis, MHSA
Section Administrator
Michigan Medicine
2130 Taubman Center - SPC 5340
1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5340 [email protected]
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.