Job Summary
The Department of Surgery, Section of Transplantation, is seeking candidates for a faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor Level. Clinical responsibilities will include kidney and pancreas transplantation. Expertise in hemodialysis access is desired but not required. Candidates should be committed to clinical excellence, and dedicated to teaching, innovation, and scholarship. Strongest consideration will be given to candidates who bring diverse perspective, background, and training to the position and our Section.
The transplant program at the University of Michigan is one of the oldest and largest in the country. Our group takes pride in our collaborative team approach and is dedicated to the training of our American Society of Transplant Surgeons abdominal transplant fellows.
Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The Section of Transplantation in the Department of Surgery is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status, except as allowed by the need for bona fide occupational qualifications. Reasonable accommodation will also be provided to persons with disabilities, to disabled veterans, and to accommodate religious practice.
Interested candidates should email curriculum vitae and a cover letter to:
Seth Waits, MD
Moses Gunn M.D. Research Professor
Section Head, Transplant Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery, Section of Transplant Surgery
Surgical Director, Liver Transplantation
Transplant Fellowship Program Director
Required Qualifications*
Candidate must be board eligible or board certified in General Surgery and must have completed an ASTS approved transplant surgery fellowship. Candidate must hold or have the ability to obtain the appropriate medical licenses in the State of Michigan and Federal DEA registration. Candidates should have appropriate qualifications for consideration of the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Underfill Statement
This position is posted as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend on qualifications.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.