Breast Surgeon

University of Iowa Health Care
Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery
Breast Surgeon

Position Description

University of Iowa Health Care invites applicants specializing in Breast Surgery for a faculty position in the Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery. This position offers a unique opportunity for individuals pursuing an academic career in breast surgery. Appointment will be for Assistant or Associate Professor in either the non-tenure clinical-track or tenure track consistent with experience and research interest.

The selected candidate will be appointed to Iowa’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, which houses the University of Iowa’s NAPBC-accredited breast center. They will join a high-volume, breast-only practice alongside three fellowship-trained surgeons, collaborating within a multidisciplinary breast oncology team in a collegial and supportive environment.

We seek candidates who are committed to academic excellence, research, and education. The successful applicant will have opportunities to engage in clinical research, translational science, and/or health services research, with access to robust institutional resources and mentorship to support their academic development. Candidates on the tenure track must have experience in research at a level that enables procurement of external funding.

This is an outstanding opportunity for early and mid-career academic surgeons to develop their career in breast surgical oncology with a leading academic medical center. We welcome candidates with established or developing research programs who are eager to contribute to a dynamic and growing division.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Education Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD, DO, or an equivalent degree.

Candidates must have completed training in all phases of General Surgery.

Completion of a fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology, or Complex General Surgical Oncology is required

Certifications

Board eligibility/certification from the American Board of Surgery.

Required Qualifications

Applicants with established research are preferred and appointment to the tenure track requires research experience at a level which enables procurement of outside funding.

Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Demonstrated commitment to teaching, research, and clinical excellence is required.

Desired Qualifications

Experience or interest in taking care of and performing operations for breast tumors is highly desirable.

To apply for this position, visit The University of Iowa website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). requisition #75567

Only applicants that apply through the Jobs@uiowa website can be considered.

For additional information please contact:

James R. Howe V, MD

Director, Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery

Department of Surgery

University of Iowa

200 Hawkins Drive, 4644 JCP

Iowa City, IA

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