Pediatric Surgeon / Assistant Professor

October 11, 2024

University of Utah


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The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong or demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Position Information

Position/Rank Pediatric Surgeon / Assistant Professor
Department 00913 – Pediatric Surgery Development
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin August 2023
Details Pediatric Surgeon/Assistant Professor
The Division of Pediatric Surgery at the University of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital is recruiting a junior faculty member to help manage the heavy clinical load in pediatric surgery and to provide additional manpower for the purpose of developing the academic potential of the division. The present requirements, therefore, would focus on a strong background in clinical pediatric surgery and teaching, and the position would involve a full-time academic appointment as an assistant professor (track dependent on qualifications and goals of the individual). For those candidates interested in the Tenure Track the University of Utah Department of Surgery is specifically interested in the following areas of interest:
l . Health Services Research
2. Clinical Trial & Research Collaboratives
3. Surgical Innovation
4. Translational Research
Teaching responsibilities will include daily interaction with residents in surgery in addition to third and fourth year medical students who may be rotating on the Pediatric Surgery Service. The faculty member will also share responsibility for scheduled teaching conferences and lectures sponsored by the Division of Pediatric Surgery and by the Departments of Surgery and Pediatrics
Primary Children’s Hospital is a large freestanding children’s hospital receiving referrals from a 5 state region in the Intermountain West and a Level l Pediatric Trauma Center. The Division of Pediatric Surgery includes 9 full time faculty and a pediatric surgery fellowship.
Applicants must have following qualifications:
1) Certificate by the American Board of
Surgery in General Surgery;
2) Completion of 2 year fellowship in
Pediatric Surgery;
3) Board certified or board-eligible in
pediatric surgery by The American
Board of Surgery;
4) Commitment to participate in trauma
call schedule at regional pediatric
center and clinical coverage at our regional pediatric surgery commitments
5) Commitment to participate in newborn
and general surgery call;
6) Interested applicants must apply online at:
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/139599
For additional information contact:
Eric Scaife, MD
Professor & Chief
Division of Pediatric Surgery
[email protected]
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
135 Park Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
[email protected]
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] or call 801-581-2300.

Notice The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date 08/01/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN03091F
Type Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?

    • Yes
    • No
  • Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Surgery?

    (Open Ended Question)

  • Do you have an MD or equivalent degree?

    (Open Ended Question)

  • Have you ever had a license or privileges denied, restricted, limited, suspended or revokerd?

    (Open Ended Question)

  • Have you ever been permitted to resign or surrender your license or privileges while under investigation or while any action was pending against you?

    (Open Ended Question)

  • Are you currently under investigation or is any disciplinary action pending against you?

    (Open Ended Question)

  • Is any action related to your conduct or patient care pending against you at any hospital or health care facility?

    (Open Ended Question)

  • Have complaints ever been made against you by patients/patient family members, staff, or colleagues alleging abuse or harassment?

    (Open Ended Question)

  • Have you ever had a controlled substances registration denied, restricted, suspended, or revoked in any way? Is any such action pending?

    (Open Ended Question)

  • Have you ever been terminated from a position because of drug or alcohol use or abuse?

    (Open Ended Question)

  • Have you ever been convicted or pleaded guilty or no contest for any felony? Is any such action pending?

    (Open Ended Question)

  • Have you ever been convicted or pleaded guilty or no contest for any misdemeanor related to the practice of health care, including fraud or abuse relating to a government health program, violations pertaining to controlled substances, insurance fraud, or abuse, physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, or exploitation of individuals in vulnerable populations? Is any such action pending??

    (Open Ended Question)

    • Applicant Documents
    Required Documents

  • Letter of Recommendation 1
  • Letter of Recommendation 2
  • Letter of Recommendation 3
  • Curriculum Vitae

    • Optional Documents

  • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
  • Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169 after submission

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    Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: [email protected]

     

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