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

There 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 sexsexual 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 Universitys 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 contactThe universitys 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 For questionsplease contact Eunice Lin Faculty Affairs Administrator Department of Cardiothoracic Surgeryat .The expected base pay range for this position is:Assistant Professor: $300000 $365000This pay range reflects base pay which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It does notinclude all components of the School of Medicines 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. Key Skills Apprentice,Google Analytics,Cost Estimation,Human Resources Administration,Courier Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 300000 - 365000