Job Description
The Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time board certified/eligible surgeon at the Associate Professor rank on the Clinician track. The Division is seeking an individual with expertise in colon & rectal surgery with particular interest and advanced training in colorectal oncology. The applicant must have advanced skills in open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate and collaborate in research projects and other academic/scholarly activities, as well as faculty development activities tailored to the candidate's career interests and goals.
The Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery combines the strengths of a major research university and Medical School, the Veterans Administration Medical Center and the clinical practices of the University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP) and Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates.

About the Appointment:
This full-time position will include clinical duties working at University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN; as well as an expanding clinic- and inpatient-based presence of our division at M Health locations in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. Additional responsibilities will include participation in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, clinical practice through UMP, and participation in service activities on behalf of the department, the medical school, and your profession.
Faculty will be active in their national organizations and foster an academic environment for medical students, residents, and faculty.

M Health Fairview and Clinical Partnerships:
University of Minnesota Physicians providers practice at affiliated locations under the University of Minnesota Health (M Health) shared care delivery system. M Health represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to create a nationally renowned academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

About the Department:
The vision of the Department of Surgery at the University of Minnesota is to be the preeminent department of surgery in Minnesota, serving patients of the world where groundbreaking research and exceptional training come together to produce the unrivaled care that we demand for our loved ones.

About the Division:
The division of Colon and Rectal Surgery treats the full range of colorectal disease including colon cancer, rectal cancer, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, benign colonic conditions, pelvic floor disorders, and anorectal disease. We specialize in minimally invasive (laparoscopic and robotic) surgery and have particular expertise in treating patients with complicated or advanced cancers and inflammatory bowel disease who require multidisciplinary or multi-surgeon care.

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This position will remain open until filled.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.