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Position Summary:

The Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University is seeking an outstanding faculty member to serve as Program Director of the General Surgery Residency Program. This position is intended for faculty with major effort in teaching, leadership, innovation and service in General Surgery and its sub­specialties. The instructional role is flexible and will include a combination of direct teaching, developing instructional materials, trainee advising, curriculum design, assessment of trainee performance, and other roles as determined by the developing needs of the College of Medicine. Faculty with expertise in teaching of residents in general surgery are preferred.

Our mission is to produce graduates who are prepared and motivated to play a central role in the achievement of three critical state goals: (1) providing the highest quality health care to Florida's citizens; (2) assuring that the state has the requisite number of medical faculty required to support Florida's medical schools/training programs and assure continued access to medical education opportunities in Florida; and (3) producing physician-scientists and residents/fellows with the knowledge and skills required to transform healthcare and biomedical research in the state. Faculty will collaborate in the development of the five-year curriculum. The focus of this position(s) is graduate medical education of residents in general surgery in a five-year curriculum with an elective sixth year in research.

Minimum Qualifications:

M.D. or D.O. from an accredited institution and credentials that merit appointment at the rank of assistant professor or higher.

Applicants must have significant teaching experience and demonstrated teaching excellence.

A Florida medical license or eligibility for Florida licensure and active or eligible for American Board of General Surgery (ABMS) board certification in General Surgery.

The preferred candidate has served as faculty of a general surgery residency or residency program director. Experience as a course or clerkship director is desirable.

The ability to effectively communicate with students, residents, fellows and employees from various backgrounds is required.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

College of Medicine/Surgery

Location:

Clinical - Off Campus Location (COM use only)

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2025-11-30

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
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PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: a cover letter and curriculum vitae.

Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711