Assistant Professor, University Medical Line, Dept of Cardiothoracic Surgery at InsideHigherEd

Work type: University Medical LineLocation: Stanford University, VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS)Categories: School of MedicineThere has been significant growth in thoracic aortic surgery and transcatheter aortic and valvulartherapies at the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Health Care System. There is a programmatic need torecruit a cardiothoracic surgeon with expertise in these areas to join the Stanford faculty in theDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford University as an Assistant Professor inthe University Medical Line at the Palo Alto VA. There will be robust opportunity to participatein thoracic aortic surgery, valvular surgery, and other subspecialty areas in adult cardiovascularsurgery at the Palo Alto VA. There will be occasional clinical coverage responsibilities at theStanford main campus and at other Stanford-affiliated sites.There is a great desire to develop an integrated research program related to thoracic aorticdiseases at the Palo Alto VA. Thus, this individual will also be specifically tasked withconducting basic science, translational, and engineering research in innovative aortic andcardiovascular therapies with the goal of developing an independently funded laboratory. Theindividual will also be involved in surgical resident and medical student education.• The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the University Medical Line shall beexcellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity thatadvances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic needthe individual is expected to fulfill.• Individuals appointed as Assistant Professors will have completed their house staff trainingand, where appropriate, postdoctoral fellowship training. They must demonstrate excellenceor promise of excellence in the overall mix of contributions in clinical care, teaching andscholarly activity that advances clinical medicine appropriate to the programmatic need uponwhich the appointment will be based. There should be evidence that candidates have thepromise to attain regional recognition for excellence in the overall mix of contributions. Ifthese individuals have not had formal teaching experience, they should have demonstratedduring their house staff and fellowship training a commitment to teaching, and they shouldhave the potential to meet or exceed acceptable standards in teaching.The successful applicant must be board-eligible or board-certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery, aswell as residency-trained in Cardiothoracic Surgery. We expect the successful candidate todevelop an active clinical practice, be an active teacher of medical students, residents, andfellows, and to develop a robust research program.Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or anyother characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bringadditional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonableaccommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonableaccommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should [email protected] university’s central functions of research and education depend on freedom of thought, andexpression. The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, School of Medicine, and StanfordUniversity value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment forcolleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives.Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a briefdiscussion about how their work and experience will further these values.Candidates are asked to submit CV, a brief letter of inquiry and the names of three referencesvia http://Facultypositions.stanford.edu/cw/en-us/job/494939?lApplicationSubSourceID=. For questions,please contact Eunice Lin, Faculty Affairs Administrator, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery,at [email protected] expected base pay range for this position is:Assistant Professor: $300,000 – $365,000This pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It does notinclude all components of the School of Medicine’s faculty compensation program or pay fromparticipation in departmental incentive compensation programs. For more information aboutcompensation and our wide-range of benefits, including housing assistance, please contact thehiring department.Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what theuniversity reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidatewill be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience andqualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field ordiscipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.Advertised: 09 Dec 2025 9:00 AM Pacific Standard TimeApplications close:WhatsappFacebookLinkedInEmail App if (typeof SocialShareKit != 'undefined') { SocialShareKit.init({ forceInit: true, reinitialize: true, selector: '.social-share-kit .ssk' }); }