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SURGICAL ONCOLOGY BREAST SURGEONRequisition # 76056Position Basics
Type of Position TENURE-TRACK/CLINICAL Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled Advertising Started on: Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 College: Carver College of Medicine Department: Surgery
Salary
Salary: Commensurate
Position Details
Full/Part Time Status: Full Time Position Description: University of Iowa Health Careis seeking a BE/BC breast surgeon to join our high-volume,academic, breast-only practice alongside four fellowship-trained surgeons. The successful candidate will become part of a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary breast oncology team in a collegial and supportive environment.
Our NAPBC-accredited Breast Center brings breast surgery, genetic counseling, and medical oncology together in one clinic and is immediately adjacent to our Breast Imaging Center of Excellence . Our team is supported by dedicated nurse navigators and two advanced practice providers who lead our high-risk and survivorship clinics. We also have a robust, collaborative academic plastic surgery practice that performs all forms of breast reconstruction.
An Academic Breast Surgery Practice
University of Iowa Health Care isIowa's only comprehensive academic medical systemandserves as the state's tertiary referral center.The Breast Center islocatedwithin the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, Iowa's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, providing an exceptional environment for comprehensive breast surgical oncology care, collaboration, and academic growth.
Our811-bed public teaching hospitalsupports multiple training programs, including theCarver College of MedicineMDand PAprogram,a highly regardedgeneral surgery residency,andourmultidisciplinary breast surgery fellowship. This providesthe opportunity toparticipatein medical education at every level.
This position offers a unique opportunity for a surgeon seeking to build or advance an academic career in breast surgical oncology. The successful candidate will be appointed at the Assistant or Associate Professor level within the University of Iowa Health Care Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery.
Faculty appointment may be on either the clinical (non-tenure) track or tenure track, depending on experience and research interests.
We seek candidates who are committed to academicand clinicalexcellence, research, and education.The successful applicant will have opportunities to engage in clinical research, translational science, and/or health services research, with access to robust institutional resources and mentorship to support their academic development.We welcome candidates with established or developing research programs who are eager to contribute to a dynamic and growing division.Candidates on the tenure track must have experience in research at a level that enables procurement of external funding.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.
Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, or , to inquire or discuss accommodation needs.
Education Requirement: Candidates must hold an MD, DO, or an equivalent degree.
Candidates must have completed training in all phases of General Surgery.
Completion of a fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology, or Complex General Surgical Oncology is required.
Required Qualifications: Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching, research, and clinical excellence is required.
Applicants with established research are preferred and appointment to the tenure track requires research experience at a level which enables procurement of outside funding.
Certifications: Board eligibility/certification from the American Board of Surgery.
Desirable Qualifications: Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so.
Online Application Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Name and Contact Information of References
Letter of Interest Number of References: 4
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Contact Information
Contact: Julie A Portz -
Cmed-Surgery
Colloton Pavilion
160 Hawkins Drive
1562 JCP
Iowa City, IA 52242
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
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Worksite address
iowa city, IA, 52245, US
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