Assistant Professor
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
The UAMS Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery is seeking a fellowship-trained Head and Neck Surgeon to join its growing academic practice. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for adults with benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. This faculty position also offers opportunities to educate residents and medical students, participate in clinical research, and contribute to the department’s academic mission.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage patients with benign and malignant diseases of the head and neck.
- Perform head and neck surgical procedures consistent with the physician’s training, experience, and clinical privileges.
- Collaborate with medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, speech pathology, and other specialties to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary tumor conferences and departmental quality-improvement activities.
- Educate and supervise residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical and surgical settings.
- Participate in departmental call coverage and other clinical responsibilities as assigned.
- Support scholarly activity through clinical research, presentations, publications, and other academic contributions.
- Participate in departmental, institutional, and professional service activities.
Requirements
- MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution.
- Successful completion of an accredited residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.
- Successful completion of fellowship training in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology.
- Board certified or board eligible in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education discount
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Career training
- Merchant discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.