Director, Academic Orthopaedic Trauma Service

The University of Chicago’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine is searching for a full-time faculty member to lead our busy Level 1 orthopaedic trauma service. The appointee will have inpatient and outpatient responsibilities in the context of a career in academic orthopaedics. The appointee will also direct the orthopaedic trauma team by providing strategic and operational direction of the trauma group's clinical, scholarly, and educational initiatives and serving as the representative on relevant institutional committees. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) are dependent on qualifications.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, 3) be Board certified or eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery, and 4) have completed an ACGME-approved orthopaedic surgery residency or its equivalent.   

We especially welcome applicants who have completed an ACGME-approved fellowship or its equivalent in orthopaedic traumatology. Additionally, we welcome applicants with expertise in orthopaedic trauma surgery, leadership and operational experience, strategic work, participation in leadership development programs, and scholarly program development.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago, Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications http://apply.interfolio.com/157529. Applicants must upload a CV including bibliography and cover letter. Review of applications ends when the position is filled.

For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email [email protected] with their request.