Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Surgery (Plastic Surgeon)

on) Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Open Rank Tenure Status Open Tenure Payroll Status Faculty 12 Job Description The University of Alabama Birmingham, Heersink School of Medicine, Department of Surgery is currently recruiting faculty candidates to be considered for a tenure track or non-tenure track faculty appointment in the Division of Plastic Surgery . The successful candidate will be expected to meet clinical, research and teaching needs, as applicable. UAB Plastic Surgery provides a broad range of surgical services, including aesthetic surgery, breast reconstruction, hand surgery, cleft/craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery, microsurgical reconstruction and general plastic surgery spanning the spectrum of the specialty. Research initiative include basic science, translational and outcomes based projects.

Currently, the UAB Plastic Surgery Residency Program trains seven residents under the independent training model. In addition to our focus on patient care, we also provide an environment that supports the education of health professionals and encourages advanced research to further medical science. The University of Alabama at Birmingham, one of three autonomous institutions within The University of Alabama System, is the only four-year, public university in the state’s largest metropolitan area. The University spans 100 blocks in the city center with over 250 buildings providing over 13 million feet of assignable space.

UAB employs 27,500 people, had a faculty of 3,337 (~48% of whom are female), and had a student enrollment of 80,868 at the undergraduate through doctoral levels. The $7.5 billion UAB Health System comprises the patient-care activities of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine and more than 3,100 licensed beds in a system of 16 owned, affiliate and network entities across the state. This includes UAB Hospital, which is the 5th largest in the nation, which is home to the states only Level I trauma center (now undergoing a $73 million expansion) and is consistently named by U.S.

News & World Report as the top hospital in Alabama, with seven specialties currently in the top 50 nationally. UABHS encompasses the largest multi-specialty group of health care professionals in Alabama serving patients from every state in the nation and many countries around the world; UAB Callahan Eye, the only specialty eye hospital in Alabama and one of only a few in the world entirely dedicated to advancements in ophthalmology; and Viva Health which serve more than 78,500 Alabamians through Medicare or employer-sponsored health plans. In 2024, UAB acquired the Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System, adding 5 hospitals and 19 ambulatory facilities to meet the healthcare needs of Alabamians.

UABHS is committed to providing more than $250 million in world-class charity care. UAB is advancing innovative discoveries for better health as a three-time recipient of the prestigious Center for Translational Science Award. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. Interested candidates should submit their current CV and letter of interest.

To apply online: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/ Required Qualifications The successful candidate will hold an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and will be an outstanding leader and highly skilled, widely recognized in the field with a strong track record. Candidate should have substantial professional work experience in one or more areas of research, teaching and/or service.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information Posting Number F2976P Open Date 11/10/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Nondiscrimination Statement UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix .

Special Instructions to Applicants Pre-employment Background Check A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable) About University of Alabama at Birmingham To learn more about the University of Alabama at Birmingham click here. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this faculty employment opportunity? HigherEdJobs.com Chronicle of Higher Education Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) Inside Higher Ed Diverse Issues In Higher Education UAB Faculty Jobs Portal Personal Referral Minority Nurse Indeed.com AAMC New Scientist ScienceCareers.org Association for Information Systems New England Journal of Medicine Science Magazine www.postandgo.org SFN Careers MathJobs.org Conference Search Firm Academic Keys Other-- Please list the source in the next question.

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