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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Assistant Professor (CHS)
Job Summary:
The Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a full-time Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgeon and/or Abdominal Wall fellowship trained surgeon to join our well-established Division of MIS and Bariatric Surgery.
Interested candidates should be dynamic, innovative individuals with experience, training, and interest in abdominal wall surgery. Expertise in complex abdominal wall surgery (open, laparoscopic and robotic), surgical endoscopy, and a willingness to practice general surgery as part of our MIS team is mandatory.
The successful applicant must have a strong interest in clinical practice and a demonstrated track record of research and educational accomplishments. The ideal applicant should have a desire to build a robust clinical practice while being integrally involved in the education and training of our MIS fellow, general surgery residents and medical students.
Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), Professor (CHS), Visiting Associate Professor, or Visiting Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
Key Job Responsibilities:
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Clinical:
- This position will support The Division in its effort to maintain and grow an existing busy abdominal wall reconstruction practice and assist with ongoing advanced surgical endoscopic needs.
- Elective surgical practice will be split between the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics and East Madison Hospital (EMH) with a focus on robotic abdominal wall and endoscopic surgery.
- Call responsibilities for MIS/bariatric patients will be shared with divisional colleagues, and there will be minimal additional emergency general surgery call duties (approximately one to two shifts per month) primarily at the VA hospital and EMH.
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Academic Program
- A successfully recruited surgeon on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) Track will also direct and further develop our established abdominal wall focused health research program.
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Service and Teaching:
- Teach medical students, residents, and fellows
- Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery
The University of Wisconsin Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery provides a complete spectrum of minimally invasive general surgery services including complex foregut surgery, advanced endoscopic procedures, abdominal wall surgery/reconstruction, comprehensive medical and surgical weight loss services in additional to the full breadth of general surgery. We offer open, laparoscopic, and robotic abdominal wall surgery via our Hernia Center, and maintain and run our own esophageal motility lab. Our MBSAQIP accredited bariatric surgery program provides medical weight loss services with the help of a full-time medical bariatrician as well as an integrated and comprehensive multi-disciplinary team which delivers all aspects of care in obesity medicine. We also have a Fellowship Council accredited Advanced GI/MIS fellowship that trains one fellow per year.
The Wisconsin Department of Surgery is one of the leading surgical departments in the nation, excelling in patient care, surgical education, and surgical research. We are composed of more than 130 full-time faculty across 10 divisions and nearly 200 additional staff who support our mission. Our surgeons perform approximately 20,000 operations per year for pediatric and adult patients. Training the next generation of surgeons and clinician-scientists is integral in our department, with more than 100 residents and fellows trained each year.
Compensation:
Negotiable, 12-month
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer.
Required Qualifications:
Wisconsin Medical license by start date of position.
Board certification or Board Eligible in Surgery through the American Board of Surgery or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery or equivalent by appointment start date
Completion of an Advanced Abdominal Wall Fellowship or a Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship with a focus in Abdominal Wall Surgery by the appointment start date
Preferred Qualifications:
For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track or the CT Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the relevant CHS or CT Track.
Education:
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload a CV and Cover Letter.
Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field.
Your cover letter should detail each of the following:
Your interest in joining the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health as Minimally Invasive Surgeon
Your experience in Advanced GI or Abdominal Wall Minimally Invasive Surgery and any other areas of interest within the specialty
Area(s) of research interest, if any
The deadline for assuring full consideration is October 23, 2026; however, the position will remain open, and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
Contact Information:
KJ Ellis, KJ.Ellis@wisc.edu, 608-264-3004
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