Heersink School of Medicine--Surgery Gastrointestinal Surgeon

Position Overview

The Heersink School of Medicine, Department of Surgery is recruiting faculty candidates for an open‑rank, non‑tenure or tenure‑track appointment in the Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery.

The successful candidate will be a fellowship‑trained colon and rectal surgeon with an interest in academic surgery, expected to meet clinical, research, and teaching needs in the Department of Surgery.

• Provide patient care focused on colorectal diseases including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, anorectal disorders, endoscopy, and other colorectal pathologies.
• Participate in the support of general surgery practice at several rural hospitals in Alabama.
• Engage in basic and clinical research, maintaining a track record of independent funding (e.g., NIH).
• Teach and develop curriculum for health professionals within the Department.

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. required.
• Outstanding leadership and clinical expertise recognized in the field of colorectal surgery.
• Strong track record of independent research, teaching, and service.
• Substantial professional work experience in one or more areas of research, teaching, and/or service.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a public university and the only four‑year, public institution in Alabama’s largest metropolitan area.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, genetic information, age, disability, and veteran status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. A pre‑employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

Interested candidates should submit their current CV and a letter of interest.