Description
The Department of Surgery at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont and the University of Vermont Medical Center, are seeking to fill one surgeon position for the Acute Care Surgery Division. Successful candidates will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in the Clinical Scholar Pathway, commensurate with years of experience and accomplishments. Administrative/leadership positions may be available depending upon interest and suitability.
All applicants must be board certified in General Surgery or board certified or eligible in Surgical Critical Care. Successful candidates must be eligible for licensure in the State of Vermont, and eligible to work in the United States. In addition to a strong clinical background in all aspects of Acute Care Surgery (trauma, emergency general surgery and surgical critical care), the candidate should have a demonstrable interest in pursuing research, teaching, and/or administrative activities of an academic division of Acute Care Surgery. This is a full-time, 12-month, salaried position with attending staff privileges at the University of Vermont Health Network.
Located in Burlington, the University of Vermont and the University of Vermont Medical Center serve as Vermont’s only academic medical center. It is the only ACS verified Level 1 trauma center in the state and provides tertiary care to patients from Vermont and Northern NY. Burlington is a vibrant community located on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and Green Mountains. With year-round recreational opportunities, safe communities and excellent schools, this progressive community has been frequently cited as one of the most livable cities in the U.S. While offering the tranquility of more rural living, Vermont offers accessibility to major cities like Montreal, Canada and Boston, Massachusetts.
The University of Vermont is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to inclusive excellence through their teaching, service, and scholarship. Our community embraces and advances the values of Our Common Ground: openness, respect, responsibility, integrity, innovation, and justice while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, driven by a passion for lifelong learning and improvement. Cultural humility, kindness, and respect form the foundations upon which the college strives to elevate professionalism in all its endeavors. Professionalism is demonstrated through integrity, accountability, compassion, altruism, and social responsibility.
Successful candidates will exhibit a strong commitment to the tenets of Our Common Ground and the principles of professionalism. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism, and advance inclusive excellence at LCOM and among the populations the college serves through teaching, service, and scholarship.
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.
Applicants must apply online at https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/79011 under position number 00025871. Applicants must include:
- CV
- Cover letter summarizing qualifications and how they will enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism, and advance inclusive excellence at LCOM and among the populations the college serves through teaching, service, and scholarship.
- Contact information for three references
Questions about this opportunity may be directed to Dr. Alia Aunchman c/o Kristin Allard at Kristin.Allard@uvmhealth.org.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Employment is subject to a successful background check.
