Academic Plastic Surgeon (Open Rank)

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We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.Posting DetailsTitle InformationFaculty Title Assist Professor of Medicine Job Class Code 10005 FLSA ExemptPosition InformationPosting Number FRGV1851 Working Title Academic Plastic Surgeon (Open Rank) Number of Vacancies 1 Location McAllen, Texas Division/Organization Division of Health Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position 1 year Tenure Status Non Tenure Track FTE 1.0 Scope 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 provide high-quality patient care, educate the next generation of medical professionals, and advance the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery.Responsibilities Provide comprehensive plastic and reconstructive surgical care, with a focus 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 Qualifications License or Certification Required? Yes Salary Desired Start Date 11/01/2025Posting Detail InformationEEO 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. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.Open Date 08/19/2025 Close Date Additional InformationUTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position mayrequire presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work isperformed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitiveand thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System ofTexas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional RetirementProgram (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per weekand at least 135 days in length.Special Instructions to ApplicantsDear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.Please NoteTexas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English todemonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-basedtest score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on theInternational English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.Quick Link https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/48298Posting Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Applicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsCurriculum VitaeLetter of InterestOptional DocumentsResumeCover Letter/Letter of ApplicationUnofficial TranscriptsReference Letter 1Reference Letter 2Reference Letter 3Certifications and LicensesOther DocumentList of 3 ReferencesUnofficial Transcripts 2Unofficial Transcripts 3Unofficial Graduate TranscriptsAdditional DocumentState Licensure