Position Information

Position/Rank Division Chief - Associate Professor or Professor/Tenure Track

Department 00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Tenure Track

New Position to Begin ASAP

Details

The Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an opening for a tenure-line faculty position as Division Chief of the Foot and Ankle servicer in the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, determined by the chosen candidate’s qualifications. The incumbent will lead a dynamic and successful foot and ankle team within an outstanding academic Orthopaedic Department.

Minimum requirements: Board certification in Orthopaedic Surgery with greater than 8 years’ experience in academic practice, advanced fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgery, and a proven track record of successful leadership in academic medicine. The candidate will work closely with the foot and ankle team and executive leadership to further the missions of the Department of Orthopaedics. Clinically, the candidate will provide foot and ankle Orthopaedic Surgical care. Applicants should have a sincere desire to lead, develop, and mentor others in focused clinical, research, and educational programs in Foot and Ankle Surgery and interest and experience in department and/or health system leadership. Candidates need to have demonstrated an exceptional academic interest and a clear track record of excellence in all aspects of Orthopaedics, including clinical care, education, research, and service.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

Submit CV and cover letter to:https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/160503

Inquiries may be sent to:

Darrel S. Brodke, MD

Jack and Hazel Robertson Presidential Professor and Chair

Department of Orthopaedics

University of Utah

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“ URS ”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Special Instructions for Candidates

Please complete the application including the cover letter, CV, and four letters of recommendation. Please query your references to submit a letter either through our online application system or the reference may send it directly tomelody.berg@hsc.utah.edu

.

Please note that by adding your reference’s name and contact information directly into the application, the system will automatically send a request for a reference. Instead of using that process to provide reference information, candidates may simply add a document entitled, “List of References”, that lists the names and contact information for the references (rather than listing them separately on the website), which will not cause automatic contact of references

Open Date 02/14/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN03482F

Type Faculty