Mission
or Goal of Unit: The
mission of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Department
of Surgery is the advancement of science through research and the training of
undergraduate and graduate students in our discipline. The Department fosters a
level of research and professional activity essential to the graduate and to
the professional growth of the faculty. The Division provides faculty with
clinical and research experiences that help them advance their professional
careers. The Division is committed to enhance diversity among its faculty,
staff, and students. Finally, faculty have a responsibility to provide service
to their profession and to the university community.
Chief Purpose of
this position: The
Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic &Reconstructive Surgery is
recruiting for a collateral, non-tenure track faculty position in the field of
plastic and reconstructive surgery. The faculty member should have clinical
interests in general plastic surgery, microsurgery, hand surgery, wound
management, and have an interest in developing an academic practice. The
faculty member will support the division in teaching responsibilities at VCU
Medical Center.
Position
Responsibilities:
Clinical
Faculty
member clinical responsibility will be in the care of the Plastic and
Reconstructive patients on the MCV campus of VCU, as well as community
facilities. They will be responsible for the development of an active surgical
practice, with the support of the Division and Department’s leadership.
Teaching
Faculty
member will have teaching responsibilities in all areas of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery with direct oversight to the resident clinics at VCU
Medical Center.
Research
Faculty
member will establish clinical research projects with medical students and
residents to establish evidence based practice outcomes in their areas of
clinical and translational research interests.
Service
Faculty
member will serve on departmental and hospital committees as assigned and
participate in regional and national professional organizations.
Required
Qualifications:
· Must be Board
Certified/Board Eligible in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
· Commitment to
Resident Education and teaching
· Commitment to
Clinical Research and Innovation
· Demonstrated
experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student
environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU is required
Preferred
Qualifications:
Candidate
with fellowship experience in hand and microsurgery.