"Asst/Assoc/Professor - Leadership in Pediatric Surgery"

Extended Job Title

Asst/Assoc/Professor - Leadership in Pediatric Surgery

Position Description

Welcome to the Department of Surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock. We are an academic surgery program with several hallmarks. First and foremost, we train the best of the next generation of independent, confident surgeons ready for general surgery practice or to pursue advanced fellowship training upon graduation. We do this by providing early autonomy in diagnosis and clinical decision making, perioperative care, and in the operating room itself. We believe that in order to practice surgery well, you must actually be in the operating room from the start of your surgical training. We value the collegiality and support we provide each other and ensure that camaraderie remains a defining characteristic of this program.

These positions would be faculty for TTUHSC while also holding leadership roles at UMC Health System Children’s Hospital. Learn more on this unique tour of the Hospital. Leadership roles at UMC Health System include Director of Pediatric Surgery & Pediatric Surgery, Trauma Medical Director.

Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Requisition ID

37252BR

Travel Required

None

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Major/Essential Functions

• Provide pediatric surgical and trauma call coverage at University Medical Center Children’s Hospital 10 shifts per month. Shifts are inclusive of 24-hour Call;
• Provide up to 6 days of clinic coverage inclusive of follow up care clinics, surgical consults and outreach clinics;
• Participate in quality improvement activities as part of a multidisciplinary team;
• Educate and mentor surgical residents and medical students; and
• Engage in research and scholarly activities to advance the field of pediatric surgery.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certified in Pediatric Surgery.
• 3+ years of experience in Pediatric Surgery.

Department

Surgery Dept Lbk Genl

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan/.

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO/MBBS;
• Board Certified in Surgery; and
• Board Eligible in Pediatric Surgery.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No