Lung Transplant Surgical Director, Department of Surgery (M89608)
Mission or goal
The mission of the VCU Division of Cardiothoracic surgery is to both provide the Mid-Atlantic’s most advanced, patient-oriented, cost-effective and safe cardiothoracic services, as well as to create the finest training environment for the region’s future cardiothoracic specialists.
Responsibilities
Teaching: Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in Cardiothoracic Surgery, CT surgery residents, general surgery residents as well as medical and undergraduate students. Must be able to mentor cardiothoracic fellows with graded surgery responsibilities.
Research: Clinical research and trial participation is required. Opportunities for intramural and extramural funding will be explored with a goal towards extramural funding in collaboration with basic science faculty in Surgery, Pauley Heart Center, Massey Cancer Center and School of Medicine.
Service: Faculty member will serve on departmental, College, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g., reviewer, conference organizer, etc.
Clinical responsibilities may be extended to a shared time between VCU and VA Medical Centers.
Other: This role has dedicated time for administrative aspects of leading the lung transplant program.
Qualifications
Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery
Virginia state licensure
Excellent interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence
Effective skills in managing conflict
Commitment to clinical excellence, education and clinical research
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Salary Range
Commensurate FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt ORP Eligible: No Rank: Open Tenure: Ineligible Months: 12 months
Contact Information
Contact Name: Mary Waite
Contact Email: Mary.Waite@vcuhealth.org