Division Chief, Associate/Full Professor, Surgery, Plastic Surgery Position Available In Washington, Tennessee

On behalf of Dr. Apostolos Tassiopoulos, Department Chair of Surgery at Stony Brook Medicine in Stony Brook, NY, CareerPhysician, LLC, the national thought leader in academic executive search, has initiated an international effort to identify a dynamic and transformational leader to appoint as the next Chief of Plastic Surgery . The new chief will be charged with creating a vision and strategy to drive the Division of Plastic Surgery and the clinical expansion to Eastern Long Island while fostering an environment that promotes innovative research and advancements in education. We believe this to be an excellent opportunity for leaders seeking a legacy role just east of the greater New York City metropolitan area. The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery comprises of six board-certified clinical faculty, who are dedicated to the education of medical students and surgical residents in the art of plastic and reconstructive surgery; the performance of basic and translational research aimed at advancing both reconstructive and cosmetic procedures; and community service.

Key Highlights:

The Chief will report directly to the Chair of the Department of Surgery and work in collaboration with the Chair on strategies, benchmarks, and metrics to drive excellent clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and advancements in benchmarks and/or clinical research. The institution is committed to providing ample support, including a highly competitive package that includes funding, wet lab space, PhD support, etc. to appropriately resource leaders who have an interest in continuing as investigators and expect to carry over extramural funding for research endeavors. In combination with the Division Chief appointment, the department is also open to considering a dual appointment as Vice Chair of Research for those leaders who qualify. The Department of Surgery is comprised of ten Divisions consisting of over 60 specialized full-time faculty members, some of whom are national leaders in their fields. Stony Brook Surgical Associates offers inpatient and outpatient care in a wide breadth of surgical specialties serving Stony Brook and outreach sites across Long Island. The Division of Plastic Surgery has ample opportunity for research collaborations with established connections to Brookhaven National Laboratory, the Stony Brook Cancer Center, and excellent graduate and undergraduate programs, offering unlimited opportunities for collegial interaction. Stony Brook?s plastic surgeons have been recognized for their excellence by selection for inclusion in the present and past editions of the Castle Connolly Guides, America?s Top Doctors, representing the top 1% of physicians in the nation; and

Top Doctors:

New York Metro Area. In addition, the faculty has been selected for inclusion in the Guide to America’s Top Plastic Surgeons (Consumers’ Research Council of America). Qualified applicants will have an

M.D./D.O.

Degree, retain American Board Certification in Plastic Surgery, be eligible for a New York state medical licensure, and hold an academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Stony Brook is recognized as one of the best New York City suburbs offering residents spacious living, coastal recreation, wonderful restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Public schools rank amongst the best in the region and residents enjoy a cost of living that is 55 percent less than New York City with easy access to Manhattan and the Hamptons.

Required Qualifications:

M.D./D.O.

degree (foreign equivalent or higher). American Board Certification in Plastic Surgery. Eligibility for New York State medical licensure. Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Demonstrated track record of clinical innovation or leadership. Experience mentoring. residents, fellows, or junior faculty

Preferred Qualifications:

Active involvement and exemplary research record in funded research or scholarly publications. Clinical competency in peripheral nerve, microvascular or microsurgery reconstruction preferred, not required. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic medicine. All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. For technical support, please visit Interfolio’s Support Site ( https://support.interfolio.com/ ) or reach out to their Scholar Service Team at help@interfolio.com or (877) 997-8807. For questions regarding this position, please contact Tracey Erickson at 631-638-3236. Special Notes Tenure/Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure and/or a senior faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the School of Medicine ( School of Medicine’s Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure ).

Anticipated Start Date:

As soon as possible. Campus Description Long Island’s premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University’s entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook’s health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools — Dental Medicine, Health Technology and Management, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare — as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County’s only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children’s, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center?s outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (631) 632- 6350. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police . Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please get in touch with the Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280. Stony Brook University is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is safe, accessible, and free of all forms of discrimination, sexual misconduct, or research misconduct, among other infractions. In support of this commitment, certain candidates for employment will be required to disclose such employment-related misconduct findings and pending investigations or proceedings, and final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions will authorize their current and previous employer(s) from the last seven (7) years to disclose such information to the University. Employment is contingent on your full and complete disclosure on these matters. In the event that you fail to disclose any such matter or in the event of an unsatisfactory outcome of the disclosure and review process, an offer of employment may be revoked at SBU’s sole discretion. If SBU becomes aware of a failure to disclose or misrepresentation of any such matter after your employment commences, you may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.