Section Chief, Colorectal Surgery

be board certified in Colorectal Surgery and have a strong academic interest in quality and safety. Responsibilities will include building a robust clinical colorectal program at UMMC and contributing to the comprehensive growth of colorectal surgery throughout the medical system, while educating medical students, surgery residents, and fellows. As Surgical Quality Officer for UMMC, the successful candidate will direct surgical quality improvement activities across all surgical subspecialties of the medical center with the direct support of the Department of Quality Improvement. The School of Medicine is located in downtown Baltimore, Maryland, near the famous Inner Harbor and Camden Yards. The University of Maryland School of Medicine offers excellent benefits and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested individuals should apply, send an updated curriculum vitae and a brief statement of academic and clinical interests to: Jonathan Pearl, MD Chief, Division of General Surgery 29 South Greene Street, Suite 600 University of Maryland School of Medicine Baltimore, MD, 21201 JPearl@som.umaryland.edu Salary Range: $346,354 - $567,168 The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the DEPARTMENTAL faculty compensation program or pay from participation in DEPARTMENTAL variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department. The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University. UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school. Further information about the Department of Surgery and UMSOM can be obtained at the following websites: http://medschool.umaryland.edu/ UMB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. We value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientific community and strive toward cultivating an inclusive environment that supports all employees. Expected rank is Assistant Professor or higher, however, rank and tenure status is dependent on candidate's qualifications Further information about the Department of Surgery and UMSOM can be obtained at the following websites: http://medschool.umaryland.edu/ Qualifications See above. Qualifications : See above.