University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgeon - Scientist

Madison, WI

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Job Summary:

The Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UW SMPH) is recruiting an exceptional Head & Neck Surgeon-Scientist to join the Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. We are looking for candidates with a track record of clinical excellence and academic contributions as demonstrated through training, research, execution of scholarly activities, and/or practice experience.

Applicants should demonstrate experience in head & neck oncologic surgery and have a track record of professional development and academic scholarship including an interest in establishing a successful research program. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated research activities and significant promise towards becoming an independently funded investigator.

This position involves joining a busy section of 4 head & neck surgeons who perform all aspects of ablative, robotic, and reconstructive surgery with tremendous opportunities for growth in all arms of the academic mission.

Resources and opportunities include:
* Multidisciplinary management of head & neck malignancies with a core team consisting of 4 head & neck surgical oncologists, one endoscopic skull base surgeon, 3 head & neck radiation oncologists, and 2 head & neck medical oncologists.
* Multidisciplinary head & neck tumor boards are held where 15-25 patients are presented each week.
* This program is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, which is the only National Cancer Institute designated cancer center in the State of Wisconsin. In addition, regular melanoma and sarcoma tumor boards and a multi-disciplinary endocrine conference are held. NIH-sponsored Head & Neck Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant funding. This $14 million SPORE, recently renewed through 2027, focuses on translational research of head & neck cancer, and provides over $350,000 annually in funding for pilot research projects in head & neck cancer. Opportunities exist for inter-departmental collaboration and mentorship.

Qualifications:

Specialization must include eligibility or certification in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) or by the American Osteopathic Boards of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (AOBOOHNS);

Applicants are required to have completed, or be currently participating in, an American Head & Neck Society accredited fellowship or its equivalent by the appointment start date.

Candidates must possess clinical and academic credentials sufficient for appointment at the Tenure Track rank of Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor. All ranks will be considered. Appointment as Full Professor or Associate Professor will require that candidate's credentials meet criteria for rank established by the School of Medicine and Public Health and UW-Madison guidelines.

Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
M.D., D.O. or Equivalent

License/Certification:

Required
Candidates are required to have or be eligible for a Wisconsin Medical License and must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges within the UW Health network.

Posted October 8, 2024

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