Associate Trauma Medical Director/Academic Acute Care Surgeon - Assistant or Associate Professor

Posting Details

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position/Rank Associate Trauma Medical Director/Academic Acute Care Surgeon - Assistant or Associate Professor Department 00257 - General Surgery Faculty City Salt Lake City, UT Track Non Tenure Track New Position to Begin Spring/Summer 2026 Details

Associate Trauma Medical Director / Academic Acute Care Surgeon - Assistant or Associate Professor

The Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery at the University of Utah is seeking an academic Acute Care Surgeon to join our team as Associate Trauma Medical Director, with a planned pathway to transition into the Trauma Medical Director (TMD) role.

This position offers an exceptional leadership opportunity within a nationally recognized Level 1 Academic Trauma Center that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. The successful candidate will join a collegial team dedicated to advancing excellence in clinical care across all facets of acute care surgery.

Position Overview

The Associate Trauma Medical Director will work closely with the Division Chief, and hospital leadership to strengthen trauma and acute care surgery operations, quality improvement, and performance initiatives. The duration in the Associate role and progression to TMD will depend on experience, demonstrated leadership, and alignment with divisional goals and culture.

This position is ideal for a motivated, forward-thinking surgeon who seeks to blend clinical practice with program leadership and academic engagement.

Qualifications

• Board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
• Fellowship training in Acute Care Surgery (two-year fellowship preferred)
• Minimum of three years of experience working in a busy Level 1 Academic Trauma Center
• Eligible for appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care and teaching, with a defined area of academic contribution (e.g., quality improvement, education, research, or administration)
• Strong administrative, leadership, and quality improvement skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic environment
• A visionary and inclusive leadership style that promotes teamwork and continuous improvement

Program and Environment

The University of Utah Health is recognized nationally for quality, safety, and patient outcomes. The Trauma and Acute Care Surgery program serves as a regional referral center and provides comprehensive care for injured and critically ill surgical patients. Faculty benefit from a robust infrastructure supporting clinical innovation, education, and research, including dedicated mentorship for academic advancement and leadership development.

Located in Salt Lake City, the University offers an exceptional quality of life with access to world-class outdoor recreation, vibrant arts and dining, and a welcoming community.

For more information, please contact Daniel Harkness, Administrative Assistant, at daniel.harkness@hsc.utah.edu

Interested applicants should apply here: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/191956

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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Special Instructions for Candidates Open Date 11/13/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN03958F Type Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you Board Certified in General Surgery?

• Yes

• No

• Are you Board Certified in Surgical Critical Care?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have an MD or equivalent degree?

(Open Ended Question)

• Have you completed a 2-year Acute Care Surgery fellowship?

(Open Ended Question)

• How many years of experience do you have working at a Level 1 Academic Trauma Center?

(Open Ended Question)

• Have you ever had a license or privileges denied, restricted, limited, suspended, or revoked?

• Yes

• No

• Have you ever been permitted to resign or surrender your license or privileges while under investigation or while any action was pending against you?

• Yes

• No

• Are you currently under investigation or is any disciplinary action pending against you?

• Yes

• No

• Is any action related to your conduct or patient care pending against you at any hospital or health care facility?

• Yes

• No

• Have you ever had a controlled substances registration denied, restricted, suspended, or revoked in any way? Is any such action pending?

• Yes

• No

• Have you ever been terminated from a position because of drug or alcohol use or abuse?

• Yes

• No

• Have you ever been convicted or pleaded guilty or no contest for any felony? Is any such action pending?

• Yes

• No

• One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only
• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only