Academic Colorectal Surgery

The University of Missouri Department of Surgery is seeking outstanding candidates to continue to grow our Colorectal Surgery Program. Ideal candidates will be board certified in general and colorectal surgery with a desire to engage in the academic mission of the Department of Surgery through excellence in clinical care, education, and innovation.

Our Clinical Services

Advanced minimally invasive and robotic experience is highly valued and well supported through our modern OR facilities. Our general surgeons serve patients at University Hospital and Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. The Ellis Fischel Cancer Center serves as the region’s major cancer center with state-of-the-art multidisciplinary cancer care at the cornerstone of its approach.

Our Training Programs

The Department of Surgery has three surgical residency programs, including a long-standing ACGME-accredited General Surgery Residency Program. We also offer three surgical fellowship programs, including an Advanced GI Surgery Fellowship and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship. Candidates who have demonstrated qualifications teaching, with a strong emphasis on teaching surgical residents and fellows and on maintaining a high-quality residency training program are desired. 

Research Opportunities

Looking to the future, we are making a huge investment in medical research. The NextGen Precision Health Institute is a $220 million, 265,000-square-foot research facility that is a hub where scientists and clinicians collaborate with experts in other disciplines. The facility is equipped for every step of the translational research process and houses a MAGNETOM Terra 7 Tesla (7T) MRI scanner, the first of its kind in Missouri.   

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Board certified in general and colorectal surgery

Candidates will be evaluated on: 

• Advanced minimally invasive and robotic experience is highly valued.

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city feel, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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