Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Microsurgeon - Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (CHS/CT)

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Assistant Professor (CHS) Job Summary: The Department of Surgery at The University of Wisconsin is recruiting an exceptional fellowship trained Reconstructive Microsurgeon to join our Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery . We are looking for candidates with a track record of clinical excellence and academic contributions as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience. The Division of Plastic Surgery has a busy microsurgery practice focusing on breast reconstruction, lower extremity reconstruction, and general reconstruction. The successful candidate would be a key member of the team and will contribute to the three academic missions of our division. Clinical Care, Education, and Research. Experience and interest in the full spectrum of breast reconstruction including microvascular breast reconstruction and/or lymphatic surgery is recommended. The successful candidate will also be involved in research as well as resident and medical student education. Potential leadership opportunities are available. Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), Professor (CHS), Visiting Associate Professor, or Visiting Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years. Key Job Responsibilities: Clinical This position will support The Division in its effort to maintain and grow an existing busy microsurgical practice including breast reconstruction, lymphatic surgery, lower extremity reconstruction, and reconstruction of the abdominal wall and trunk. Elective and emergency surgical practice will be based primarily at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics with a focus on adult microsurgery and general reconstructive surgery. Call responsibilities for plastic surgery patients will be shared with divisional colleagues. Service and Teaching: Time dedicated to teaching medical students, residents, and fellows will be equal to a minimum of 5%. Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members. Research and Scholarly Pursuit An interest in global surgery/global health is essential. The successful candidate will be critical to a program which focuses on building sustainable surgical care through global surgery teaching. The selected finalist will be expected to contribute to the academic mission of research (e.g., basic and translational, outcomes or health services research). Adjustments to dedicated percentages of time can be made based on the selected finalists' funding needs and programmatic needs. Department: School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery The UW SMPH Division of Plastic Surgery includes 13 full time faculty members, 18 integrated plastic surgery residents, 2 research fellows, 7 advanced practice providers, and an administrative staff of 8. The full breadth of plastic surgery clinical care is performed in our division including general reconstruction, breast surgery, microsurgery, pediatric plastic, and craniofacial surgery, gender affirming surgery, hand and upper extremity surgery, aesthetic surgery, and migraine surgery. The majority of the Division's clinical care occurs at University Hospital (Level One Trauma Center), American Family Children's Hospital, and the Veterans Administration Hospital, with additional services at East Madison Hospital, Meriter Hospital, and Madison Surgery Center. Faculty participate in robust clinical, basic science, and translational research, and are committed to the education of medical students and residents. Care of adult patients who have sustained craniofacial trauma will be part of the required clinical responsibilities. Additionally, the Division has developed and led a successful and sustainable global surgery program and participation is encouraged. The University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery is one of the leading surgical programs in the nation, excelling in patient care, surgical education, and surgical research. We are composed of more than 130 full-time faculty across 10 divisions and nearly 200 ad