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Position/Rank Colon and Rectal Surgeon - Assistant or Associate Professor, Clinical Track Department 02444 - ONCOLOGY DIVISION City Salt Lake City, UT Track Non Tenure Track New Position to Begin September 2026 Details
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
The University of Utah is seeking to recruit a board-eligible/board certified Colon and Rectal Surgeon to join the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Current fellows and early to mid-career surgeons are encouraged to apply. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established and supportive program in a great location to work and live. The recruit will join a group of five surgeons supported by a Physician Assistant, General Surgical Residents, and an ACGME accredited Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellow. This FTE allotment for this position will be 0.90 clinical with 0.10 time allowed for professional development in the pillars of investigation, administration, or education.
As the tertiary referral center for the largest geographic catchment area in the continental US, the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery provides evaluation and management for a wide range of colon and rectal diseases. We have a robust clinical practice including complex multidisciplinary care of colorectal cancer, IBD, and pelvic floor disorders. The surgeons also serve as teaching faculty for the University of Utah General Surgery Residency Program and Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship. Leadership opportunities within the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, or Department of Surgery may exist for the appropriate candidate.
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Interested candidates may send a cover letter and CV to Bartley Pickron, MD, Section Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at bartley.pickron@hsc.utah.edu
Interested candidates should apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/193790
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Special Instructions for Candidates Open Date 12/17/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN03979F Type Faculty
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