University of Iowa Health Care invites applicants specializing in Breast Surgery for a faculty position in the Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery. This position offers a unique opportunity for individuals pursuing an academic career in breast surgery. Appointment will be for Assistant or Associate Professor in either the non-tenure clinical-track or tenure track consistent with experience and research interest.

The selected candidate will be appointed to Iowa’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, which houses the University of Iowa’s NAPBC-accredited breast center. They will join a high-volume, breast-only practice alongside three fellowship-trained surgeons, collaborating within a multidisciplinary breast oncology team in a collegial and supportive environment.

We seek candidates who are committed to academic excellence, research, and education. The successful applicant will have opportunities to engage in clinical research, translational science, and/or health services research, with access to robust institutional resources and mentorship to support their academic development. Candidates on the tenure track must have experience in research at a level that enables procurement of external funding.

This is an outstanding opportunity for early and mid-career academic surgeons to develop their career in breast surgical oncology with a leading academic medical center.  We welcome candidates with established or developing research programs who are eager to contribute to a dynamic and growing division.

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.


• Candidates must have completed training in all phases of General Surgery.


• Completion of a fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology or Complex General Surgical Oncology.

• Applicants with established research are preferred and appointment to the tenure track requires research experience at a level which enables procurement of outside funding. 


• 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.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills is required.


• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, research, and clinical excellence is required.

• Board eligibility/certification from the American Board of Surgery.

• Experience or interest in taking care of and performing operations for breast tumors is highly desirable.