Assistant, Associate or Professor in Trauma Surgery

Job Title Assistant, Associate or Professor in Trauma Surgery

Requisition Number FE03455

Working Title 

Department Name 7H850:SURGERY/GENERAL

Work Location Lexington, KY

Type of Position Faculty

Position Time Status Full-Time

Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track

Required Education 

M.D or equivalent

Required Related Experience 

Completion of residency and a Critical Care/ Trauma Fellowship

Required License/Registration/CertificationBoard Eligible/Board Certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care/Trauma

Current, or eligibility to obtain, medical licensure in the state of Kentucky

Job SummaryThe Division of General Surgery, Section of Trauma Surgery, at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a fellowship-trained board eligible/board certified Trauma surgeon interested in an academic career. The candidate must have successfully completed an accredited general surgery residency program and a Trauma/Critical Care surgical fellowship.

The candidate must be committed to teaching, scholarly activity, and excellence in clinical care. Academic rank is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualification. The trauma surgery program services the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center and the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center.

Please include a CV along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities 

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience 

Deadline to Apply 

Open Until Filled Yes

University Community of Inclusion 

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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