Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine

University of Virginia School of Medicine Academic Open Rank Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Virginia is seeking candidates for a tenure eligible Open Rank (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor) position to start August 2026. This clinical faculty position is responsible for providing exceptional patient care in the management of orthopaedic sports medicine with a strong commitment to musculoskeletal research. Experience in the sub-specialized area of sports shoulder, knee and/or hip arthroscopy and team coverage is preferred.

Qualified applicants must have demonstrated clinical expertise and the ability to perform quality basic scientific or clinical research. Candidates must have an MD and be board‑eligible or board‑certified as well as have completed a fellowship in orthopaedic surgery concentrating in sports medicine. Salary and tenure status are dependent upon qualifications. The position will remain open until filled.

The selected candidate will join a group of 30 orthopaedic faculty who share emergency orthopaedic call coverage at a Level 1 qua ternary care trauma center, and assist in management of other musculoskeletal conditions outside of the sports domain as needed for the Central Virginia region. The candidate will see patients in our newly constructed UVA Orthopaedic Center Ivy Road, a 200,000 square foot facility housing all adult orthopaedic subspecialties, physical therapy, outpatient operating rooms, conference space, prosthetics and orthotics, and a sports medicine clinic.

The candidate may also see sports medicine patients in local outreach clinics. The candidate will perform surgery in both the in‑patient and the out‑patient areas of the UVA Health System. Opportunities for coverage of high school and college athletic teams will be available.

Charlottesville as a university town offers a unique combination of natural beauty, rich history, cultural attractions and close proximity to a national park and the nation's capital.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Candidates must have an MD and be board‑eligible or board‑certified. A fellowship in the sub‑specialty of Sports Medicine is expected as well as evidence of academic productivity.
• Experience: Qualified applicants must have demonstrated clinical expertise and have demonstrated the ability to perform quality basic scientific or clinical research.
• Licensure: Candidates must be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Virginia and be board‑eligible or board‑certified.

Please apply at , and submit:

• Cover Letter addressed to
  
  A. Bobby Chhabra, MD, Chair
• CV/Resume
• Description of current research & research interest
• Contact information for three references (name, email, telephone number & address).

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

This posting will remain open until filled. For further information about the position and application process, please contact Carley Pavelka Bacher, Administrative Manager, Department of Orthopedic Surgery,  or CP9ZZ. For questions about the application process, please contact Eric Allen, HR Recruiter at uth9qh.