Assistant Professor, University Medical Line, Dept of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Position Overview

Work type: University Medical Line
Location: Stanford University, VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS)
Categories: School of Medicine

There has been significant growth in thoracic aortic surgery and transcatheter aortic and valvular therapies at the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Health Care System. There is a programmatic need to recruit a cardiothoracic surgeon with expertise in these areas to join the Stanford faculty in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford University as an Assistant Professor in the University Medical Line at the Palo Alto VA.

This position offers robust opportunities to participate in thoracic aortic surgery, valvular surgery, and other subspecialty areas in adult cardiovascular surgery at the Palo Alto VA, with occasional clinical coverage responsibilities at the Stanford main campus and other Stanford‑affiliated sites.

There is a great desire to develop an integrated research program related to thoracic aortic diseases at the Palo Alto VA. The successful candidate will be specifically tasked with conducting basic science, translational, and engineering research in innovative aortic and cardiovascular therapies, with the goal of developing an independently funded laboratory. The individual will also be involved in surgical resident and medical student education.

• Provide clinical care in thoracic aortic surgery, valvular surgery, and other adult cardiovascular surgery subspecialty areas.
• Fulfill occasional clinical coverage duties at the Stanford main campus and affiliated sites.
• Conduct basic science, translational, and engineering research to develop an independently funded laboratory.
• Mentor and teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

• Board‑eligible or board‑certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery and residency‑trained in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Completed house staff training and, where appropriate, postdoctoral fellowship training.
• Demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in clinical care, teaching, and scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine.
• Show potential for regional recognition for excellence in overall contributions.
• Evidence of commitment to teaching, with potential to meet or exceed acceptable standards in teaching.

Assistant Professor: $300,000 – $365,000 base pay range.
Note: This range reflects base pay based on rank and years in rank. It does not include all components of the School of Medicine’s faculty compensation program or departmental incentive compensation programs. For detailed information about compensation and a wide range of benefits, including housing assistance, please contact the hiring department.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
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Submit a CV, a brief letter of inquiry, and the names of three references via the Stanford Faculty Positions portal:
(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Sub Source ID=. For questions, please contact Eunice Lin, Faculty Affairs Administrator, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at elin
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Advertised: 09 Dec 2025 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time