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The University of Chicago's Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, is searching for full-time faculty members at any rank. Appointees will provide Hand Reconstruction and General Plastic and Reconstructive care to patients. They will assist in building a joint hand/upper extremity service with the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine that mirrors the excellence and national prestige of our entire Section. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. We especially welcome applicants who have completed an accredited fellowship or equivalent training in hand surgery.  Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications.

The Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is committed to medical education, research, patient care, and serving our community.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, and 3) be board-certified or board-eligible in Plastic Surgery.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago's Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/108308. Applicants must upload: CV including bibliography, cover letter. Review of applications ends when the positions are filled.

For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University's Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.