Orthopedic Surgeon- Trauma; Faculty Physician (Associate/ Full Professor with Tenure)

About the role

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time academic orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty interest in orthopedic trauma at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure. The faculty, staff and physicians are passionate about providing excellent patient care and advancing knowledge, covering areas from joint reconstruction to sports injuries. The department prepares the next generation of diverse orthopedic surgeons through a world‑class education and training program at a top‑rated public research university. The Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect, valuing excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery. Its regional campuses in Duluth and St. Cloud focus on improving healthcare access in rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native communities, and on preparing clinicians for rural and immigrant populations. Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School has three campuses (Twin Cities, Duluth, St. Cloud) offering four‑year MD, MD/PhD, and regional MD programs. The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering extensive partnerships with world‑renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience and supporting the academic mission, and is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check; criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert orthopedic trauma care with fellowship‑trained expertise.
• Bring perspectives from nontraditional educational backgrounds or experiences of those underrepresented in medicine to research, teaching, and/or service.
• Use academic time to pursue scholarly work in the candidate’s specialty/research area, aiming to develop collaborative or independent, externally funded research.
• Participate in research mentorship for medical students, residents, and faculty.
• Remain active in national orthopedic organizations and foster an academic environment for medical students, residents, and faculty.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Orthopedic Surgery residency.
• Graduate of an orthopedic trauma fellowship.
• Reliable clinician with sound judgment and technical expertise.
• Thorough and self‑motivated.
• Education‑