Job Description

Full Time

The Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery at the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital is currently accepting applications for a pediatric surgeon to join their growing tertiary academic clinical practice.  The University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital is the region’s largest and most comprehensive Children’s Hospital, specializing in multidisciplinary care of complex newborn and pediatric conditions. 

Appointment can be at the Assistant or Associate level in either the tenure or clinical track depending on experience and qualifications.  Excellent opportunities for clinical and basic science research, including start-up funding and protected time, are available for interested individuals. Leadership opportunities in the areas of pediatric trauma, critical care, ECMO, quality improvement or program development may be available for the appropriate candidate. 

The University of Iowa’s status as a premier research university depends on the robust exchange of ideas. As we enhance the breadth and depth of our perspectives, we are better able to fulfill our mission to explore, discover, create, and engage. Thus, we are committed to supporting every Hawkeye’s pursuit of excellence. Our ability to foster an equitable and inclusive environment for all who join the UI family will determine our collective success. We eagerly accept this challenge. At the UI, we achieve excellence through fostering an inclusive culture. To learn more about the University of Iowa’s commitment to a welcoming and inclusive environment, visit diversity.uiowa.edu.

University of Iowa Health Care offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the most talented and diverse faculty and staff, which involves providing opportunities for employees to “Build a Career andBuild a Life” in the Iowa City area. The university offers several benefits to support faculty in achieving a healthy work/life balance including domestic partner benefits, family caregiving leave, flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care/adoption assistance benefits, and an automatic tenure clock extension when a minor child is added to the family. For more information about local work/life resources, including dual-career support, please see:  worklife.uiowa.edu.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

• Candidates must hold an MD, DO, or an equivalent degree



• Completed training in all phases of General Surgery



• Completed subspecialty training in Pediatric Surgery

• Expertise in the management of trauma is required for candidates interested in leadership positions in pediatric trauma



• ECMO experience/training is required for candidates interested in leadership position in ECMO



• Appointment to the tenure track requires research experience at a level which enables procurement of outside funding



• Must demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills



• Must possess a strong commitment to academic and clinical excellence



• Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so

• BE/BC in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery from the American Board of Surgery

• Recent fellowship graduates with strong interest in academic surgery are encouraged to apply



• Critical care board eligibility/certification is desirable for candidates interested in leadership positions in pediatric surgical critical care



• Demonstrated achievements in team building, performance improvement, and program development are highly desirable



• Applicants with established research are preferred

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