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Assistant Professor, Academic Track (Clinical)/Tenure Track

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Critical and Acute Care Division within the Department of Surgery at the University of Minnesota is seeking a qualified individual for an academic track (clinical) or tenure track position as Assistant Professor. Rank will be determined based on the qualifications and experiences of the selected candidate.

Caseload will include trauma, surgical critical care, and general surgery cases. The successful candidate will have strong technical skills in general surgery and critical care with responsibilities to include:

* Participating as the attending staff in one or more of the intensive care units associated with the Division
* Participation as a Surgeon or Intensivist at one of our partner facilities
* Instructing of medical students, residents, and fellows
* Full participation in departmental activities including but not limited to grand rounds, CEU quality meetings, Promotion and Tenure committee meetings, and faculty meetings
* For qualified individuals, up to 20% FTE for research efforts may be available.

Applications Instructions:

Your complete application should include:

* Your curriculum vitae
* Cover letter
* Contact information for at least 3 professional references

Please be sure that your application materials highlight any clinical, instructing, research, and leadership experience as relates to this position.

All applications must be submitted directly to the University of Minnesota Employment Center for consideration.

Requirements:

* MD degree or equivalent
* Must have or be able to obtain board certification in Surgery and Critical Care
* Must have or be able to obtain a Medical License in the state of Minnesota
* Demonstrated commitment to providing quality and conscientious patient care
* Proven ability to work collaboratively and collegiality with staff and partners
* Demonstrated commitment to instructing and research.

For more information about the Department of Surgery at the University of Minnesota, please visit our website at https://med.umn.edu/surgery

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At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

Benefits Highlights

Our benefits package was recently recognized for its competitive and inclusive nature. Some highlights include:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans
• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Best in industry 401K employer contribution
• Concierge services and a well-being allowance

More information can be found here: UMN Benefits and M Physicians Benefits.

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University of Minnesota

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