Description

The Department of Surgery at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont and the University of Vermont Health Medical Group are excited to announce a search for a Chief of Surgical Oncology. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the care of cancer patients, the education of general surgery residents and medical students, and to pursue their research interests. Experience in clinical leadership is preferred. Only candidates at the Associate Professor or Professor rank in the Clinical Scholar Pathway will be considered for this position.

All applicants must be fellowship-trained and board certified.  Successful candidates must be eligible for licensure in the State of Vermont, eligible to work in the United States, and have experience in the administrative, teaching, clinical, and research activities of an academic division. This is a full-time, 12-month, salaried position with attending staff privileges at the University of Vermont Medical Center.

Located in Burlington, the University of Vermont and the University of Vermont Health Medical Group as Vermont’s only academic medical center.  It is the only ACS verified Level 1 trauma center in the state and provides tertiary care to patients from Vermont and Northern New York.  Burlington is a vibrant community located on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and Green Mountains.  With year-round recreational opportunities, safe communities and excellent schools, this progressive community has been frequently cited as one of the most livable cities in the U.S. While offering the tranquility of more rural living, Vermont offers accessibility to major cities like Montreal, Canada and Boston, Massachusetts.

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.

Successful candidates will exhibit a strong commitment to the tenets of Our Common Ground and the principles of professionalism. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

Applicants must apply online at: www.uvmjobs.com under Position No. 006719.  Applications must include:

• CV
• Cover letter summarizing qualifications and how they will enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism.
• Contact information for three references

Questions about this opportunity may be directed to: Kristin Allard, via email Kristin.Allard@uvmhealth.org 

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Employment is subject to a successful background check.