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Title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR (THORACIC SURGERY)

Employee Type: Faculty

Department: Surgery 

Campus Location: SURGERY/FULL TIME

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Surgery in the School of Medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana is seeking a thoracic surgeon for an academic faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. Academic rank and track will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and stature in the field. Responsibilities include clinical care, research, and teaching in thoracic surgical oncology. Clinical activities will be centered at University Medical Center – New Orleans (UMCNO). There are leadership opportunities within the department and also within the clinical partner hospital administration for candidates with leadership and management experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: MD or equivalent

Other Education if applicable: Completed fellowship in thoracic surgery before hire

Certifications or Licenses Required: BE/BC (or equivalent) in Thoracic Surgery; Licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana before date of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Discipline: Thoracic surgical oncology

Additional Information About Our School/Department

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage:  Additional Benefits