Director of Mohs Surgery - Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor (Dermatology)

About the Department

The Department of Dermatology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is nationally recognized for excellence in clinical care, education, and research. As part of the Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital system, the department integrates dermatologic surgery within a comprehensive academic and oncology ecosystem. The Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship is ACGME-accredited and committed to advanced surgical training, multidisciplinary collaboration, and scholarly achievement.

The Department of Dermatology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center seeks an accomplished Mohs micrographic surgeon to serve as Director of Mohs Surgery and Program Director of the ACGME-accredited Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (MSDO) Fellowship.

Role Description

This position offers a unique opportunity to lead and further expand an established Mohs surgery program within one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers.

As the leader of the unit, the Director will focus on advanced cutaneous oncology, Mohs surgery and complex reconstruction within a tertiary academic medical center, maintaining a strong commitment to quality healthcare delivery across the Washington Heights and midtown Manhattan campuses, with potential for future expansion to Westchester. The Director will oversee clinical operations of the Mohs unit, while advancing its strategic growth and ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and the academic mission of the MSDO Fellowship.

The successful candidate will manage high-risk and complex skin cancers and collaborate with multidisciplinary oncology and surgical teams. He/she will directly supervise the training of MSDO fellows, oversee the dermatology resident surgical curriculum, and mentor medical students and other trainees. The Director will develop clinical/translational research initiatives in cutaneous oncology and reconstructive outcomes and collaborate with the Columbia Dermatology biobank to advance skin biology and disease research throughout the institution.

The appointee must qualify for a faculty appointment at the ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor in the Department of Dermatology.

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree and completed an ACGME accredited dermatology residency training program and fellowship in Micrographic Surgery & Dermatologic Oncology.
• Board certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Surgery & Dermatologic Oncology.
• Have least 5 years of experience in an academic program.
• Must be able to acquire a New York State medical license and valid DEA certificate.

The faculty appointment at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons will be commensurate with experience and will offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter with their application.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran