Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery (Breast Soft Tissue Surgery Division)
The University of Southern California (USC) seeks a BC/BE fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist to join the Department of Surgery at Keck School of Medicine.
About the Role
This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment, combining academic practice with community-based care. The successful candidate will join the Division of Breast, Endocrine, and Soft Tissue Surgery, which offers significant opportunities for program building and collaboration across clinical disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Participate in multidisciplinary decision-making and clinical trials
- Offer comprehensive care for benign, malignant, and high-risk breast cancer cases
- Utilize minimally invasive and cosmetically optimized approaches, including nipple-sparing mastectomy and skin-sparing mastectomy
- Partner with plastic surgeons to implement oncoplastic techniques
- Contribute to the education and mentorship of fellows in breast surgical oncology
- Engage in cutting-edge clinical research and participate in ACGME-accredited training programs
Requirements
- Eligible for or certified by the American Board of Surgery
- Successful completion of a Surgical Breast Oncology fellowship
- Eligible for State of California Medical License
Qualifications
- A strong commitment to teaching and clinical research
- Experience in integrating surgery with systemic therapies in breast cancer care
- Advanced surgical expertise in contemporary breast and regional nodal management
- Proficiency in minimally invasive and cosmetically optimized approaches
- Ability to partner with plastic surgeons for oncoplastic techniques
- Interest in participating in clinical trials and ACGME-accredited training programs
Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $350,000-$400,000. Additional benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
Pay
The annual base salary range for this position is $350,000-$400,000.
Schedule
The position offers a full-time schedule of 8 hours per day.
Contact Information
To apply, please submit your CV, 3 references, and cover letter. For further inquiries, contact Maria Nelson, MD FACS FSSO at maria.nelson@med.usc.edu.
The University of Southern California (USC) is a private employer located in the City of Los Angeles. USC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.