Assistant/Associate Professor - Arthroplasty Surgeon
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: October 5, 2022
Most recent review date: Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Friday, Jun 30, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UC Davis School of Medicine is recruiting for a highly qualified accredited arthoplasty fellowship-trained surgeon to complement its comprehensive arthroplasty program. The position will serve in the Faculty Senate Clinical-X series at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank to commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The UC Davis Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is the premier surgical service provider in the greater Sacramento region and beyond and is based on the UC Davis Health campus in Sacramento, California. Sacramento is an easily accessible, family-oriented city in close proximity to the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the California coast, and Napa Valley.
For the full position description and to apply, visit
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF005265
The recruitment is conducted at the Assistant/Associate rank. The resulting hire will be at the Assistant/Associate rank regardless of the proposed appointee's qualification.
Qualifications
The candidate must possess an M.D. (or equivalent), have completed an approved Orthopaedic Surgery residency program, be board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and be fellowship-trained in Joint Replacement/Adult Reconstruction/Arthoplasty. Must have experience in and the ability to teach medical students, residents, and fellows. Candidates must have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment and adhere to University policy and procedures.
The candidate must be eligible for licensure in the State of California and/or have an active California medical license prior to appointment start date.
Demonstrated teaching experience in an academic clinical setting is preferred. Candidates in the Clinical X series must demonstrate the ability and experience to conduct scholarly/clinical/translational research and must provide evidence of experience obtaining extramural funding and/or administering clinical trials (preferred).
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.
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Help contact: suntalasco@ucdavis.edu
Campus Information
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