Office LocationThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley1201 W. University DriveHuman ResourcesMASS Building 2 nd FloorEdinburg, TX 78539Edinburg: (956)665-2451Brownsville: (956) 882-8205Office hours:Monday-Friday8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.Faculty Recruitment:College of Engineering & Computer Science: C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.Please see Special Instructions for more details. Title InformationFaculty Title: Assistant Professor of MedicineJob Class Code: 10005FLSA: ExemptPosition InformationPosting Number: FRGV1784Working Title: Academic Plastic Surgeon (Open Rank)Number of Vacancies: 1Location: Division of Health AffairsAppointment Period for Non-Tenure Position: 1 yearFTE: 1.0Scope of JobThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Medicine seeks an experienced and dedicated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon to join our growing academic medical center. This is a full-time position with an open academic rank, offering opportunities for clinical practice, research, and teaching. The successful candidate will contribute to providing high-quality patient care, educating the next generation of medical professionals, and advancing the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery.Responsibilities:Provide comprehensive plastic and reconstructive surgical care, focusing on supporting the needs of the general surgery, trauma, and surgical oncology services.Perform breast reconstruction and other reconstructive procedures as part of the surgical oncology service.Develop and maintain an outpatient presence at a new ambulatory surgery center, supporting the clinical mission of UTRGV.Actively participate in the education and training of medical students and residents, including supervising surgical procedures and leading didactic sessions.Engage in scholarly activity, including clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and academic publications.Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and contribute to the growth of the surgical services program.Minimum QualificationsMust be Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and/or General Surgery. Must possess or be eligible for a Texas Medical License. Demonstration of strong commitment to teaching and mentoring medical students and residents. The successful candidate should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to patient care.Discipline Specific Required QualificationsAcademic experience and evidence of scholarly activity are preferred but not required. Fellowship training in plastic and reconstructive surgery is highly desirable.Preferred QualificationsLicense or Certification Required? YesDesired Start Date: 01/21/2025EEO StatementIt is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status.Open Date: 12/16/2024Close Date:Additional InformationUTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.Special Instructions to ApplicantsTexas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.#J-18808-Ljbffr