Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
DEPARTMENT HEAD OF SURGERY
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Functional Position TitleDEPARTMENT HEAD OF SURGERY
Position Number00020170
Appointment TypeRegular
Location-CityNew Orleans
School/DivisionMEDICAL SCHOOL
DepartmentSurgery
Position Summary
The Department Head for Surgery will oversee the faculty, staff and residents in the Department of Surgery to advance the educational, clinical and research missions of the department and the School of Medicine. This includes faculty and residents in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette. The Department Head will report directly to the Dean of the School of Medicine and work closely with the leadership at our partnering clinical facilities, our regional campuses, and the LSU Healthcare Network. Partnering clinical facilities include University Medical Center-New Orleans (UMCNO), the Southeast Louisiana Veteran's Affairs Hospital, West Jefferson Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner, Children's Hospital New Orleans, and others including hospitals in Baton Rouge and Lafayette. The Department Head will also work with associate and assistant deans to ensure high quality educational experiences for students and residents. The Department Head will have opportunities to collaborate with other clinical and basic science departments and with our multidisciplinary centers of excellence including the Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center, the Cardiovascular Center, the Neuroscience Center and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center.
Additional Position Information
Minimum Qualifications
Required EducationOther
If Other Required Education, please specifyMD (or equivalent) or MD/PhD
Discipline(s)
Certifications/Licenses RequiredBoard Certified in Surgery or a Surgical Subspecialty, or be actively enrolled in the maintenance of certification program; licensure to practice in the State of Louisiana before hire date
Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job10
Indicate the type of experience required to do the job10 years on a medical school faculty; Must have obtained the rank of Associate Professor or Professor; Must have achieved distinction in the areas of clinical practice, education, research, and/or program administration
Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education
If Other Preferred Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Certifications/Licenses Preferred
Indicate the preferred experience to perform the jobExperience in a leadership role as a department head, section chief or division director; Experience in recruiting faculty for clinical work, teaching, and research positions; Experience in educational leadership as a program director or course director;
Posting Detail Information
Posting NumberU01387P
Number of Vacancies1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
Application Review Date to Begin
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu ).
About the School/Department
Posting Summary
Functional Position TitleDEPARTMENT HEAD OF SURGERY
Position Number00020170
Appointment TypeRegular
Location-CityNew Orleans
School/DivisionMEDICAL SCHOOL
DepartmentSurgery
Position Summary
The Department Head for Surgery will oversee the faculty, staff and residents in the Department of Surgery to advance the educational, clinical and research missions of the department and the School of Medicine. This includes faculty and residents in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette. The Department Head will report directly to the Dean of the School of Medicine and work closely with the leadership at our partnering clinical facilities, our regional campuses, and the LSU Healthcare Network. Partnering clinical facilities include University Medical Center-New Orleans (UMCNO), the Southeast Louisiana Veteran's Affairs Hospital, West Jefferson Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner, Children's Hospital New Orleans, and others including hospitals in Baton Rouge and Lafayette. The Department Head will also work with associate and assistant deans to ensure high quality educational experiences for students and residents. The Department Head will have opportunities to collaborate with other clinical and basic science departments and with our multidisciplinary centers of excellence including the Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center, the Cardiovascular Center, the Neuroscience Center and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center.
Additional Position Information
Minimum Qualifications
Required EducationOther
If Other Required Education, please specifyMD (or equivalent) or MD/PhD
Discipline(s)
Certifications/Licenses RequiredBoard Certified in Surgery or a Surgical Subspecialty, or be actively enrolled in the maintenance of certification program; licensure to practice in the State of Louisiana before hire date
Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job10
Indicate the type of experience required to do the job10 years on a medical school faculty; Must have obtained the rank of Associate Professor or Professor; Must have achieved distinction in the areas of clinical practice, education, research, and/or program administration
Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education
If Other Preferred Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Certifications/Licenses Preferred
Indicate the preferred experience to perform the jobExperience in a leadership role as a department head, section chief or division director; Experience in recruiting faculty for clinical work, teaching, and research positions; Experience in educational leadership as a program director or course director;
Posting Detail Information
Posting NumberU01387P
Number of Vacancies1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
Application Review Date to Begin
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu ).
About the School/Department