Department Head Of Surgery

The Department Head for Surgery will oversee the faculty, staff and residents in the Department of Surgery to advance the educational, clinical and research missions of the department and the School of Medicine. This includes faculty and residents in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette. The Department Head will report directly to the Dean of the School of Medicine and work closely with the leadership at our partnering clinical facilities, our regional campuses, and the LSU Healthcare Network.

Partnering clinical facilities include University Medical Center-New Orleans ( UMCNO ), the Southeast Louisiana Veteran’s Affairs Hospital, West Jefferson Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner, Children’s Hospital New Orleans, and others including hospitals in Baton Rouge and Lafayette. The Department Head will also work with associate and assistant deans to ensure high quality educational experiences for students and residents.

The Department Head will have opportunities to collaborate with other clinical and basic science departments and with our multidisciplinary centers of excellence including the Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center, the Cardiovascular Center, the Neuroscience Center and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center.

Additional Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

Required Education Other

If Other Required Education, please specify

If Other Required Education, please specify MD (or equivalent) or MD/PhD

Certifications/Licenses Required

Certifications/Licenses Required Board Certified in Surgery or a Surgical Subspecialty, or be actively enrolled in the maintenance of certification program; licensure to practice in the State of Louisiana before hire date

Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job

Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job 10

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job 10 years on a medical school faculty;
Must have obtained the rank of Associate Professor or Professor;
Must have achieved distinction in the areas of clinical practice, education, research, and/or program administration

Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education

If Other Preferred Education, please specify

Certifications/Licenses Preferred

Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job

Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job Experience in a leadership role as a department head, section chief or division director;
Experience in recruiting faculty for clinical work, teaching, and research positions;
Experience in educational leadership as a program director or course director;

Posting Number

Posting Number U01387P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Review Date to Begin

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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