What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Plastic Surgeon (Open Rank) position at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
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1201 W. University Drive
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Edinburg, TX 78539
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Office hours : Monday-Friday
8 : 00a.m. - 5 : 00p.m.
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Title Information
Faculty Title : Assistant Professor of Medicine
Job Class Code : 10005
FLSA : Exempt
Position Information
Posting Number : FRGV1784
Working Title : Academic Plastic Surgeon (Open Rank)
Number of Vacancies : 1
Location : Division of Health Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position : 1 year
FTE : 1.0
Scope of Job
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Medicine seeks an experienced and dedicated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon to join our growing academic medical center. This is a full-time position with an open academic rank, offering opportunities for clinical practice, research, and teaching. The successful candidate will contribute to providing high-quality patient care, educating the next generation of medical professionals, and advancing the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Responsibilities :
- Provide comprehensive plastic and reconstructive surgical care, focusing on supporting the needs of the general surgery, trauma, and surgical oncology services.
- Perform breast reconstruction and other reconstructive procedures as part of the surgical oncology service.
- Develop and maintain an outpatient presence at a new ambulatory surgery center, supporting the clinical mission of UTRGV.
- Actively participate in the education and training of medical students and residents, including supervising surgical procedures and leading didactic sessions.
- Engage in scholarly activity, including clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and academic publications.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and contribute to the growth of the surgical services program.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and / or General Surgery. Must possess or be eligible for a Texas Medical License. Demonstration of strong commitment to teaching and mentoring medical students and residents. The successful candidate should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to patient care.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Academic experience and evidence of scholarly activity are preferred but not required. Fellowship training in plastic and reconstructive surgery is highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications
License or Certification Required? Yes
Desired Start Date : 01 / 21 / 2025
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status.
Open Date : 12 / 16 / 2024
Close Date :
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.
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