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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Assistant Professor (CHS)
Job Summary:
The Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking a collaborative and academically engaged faculty member who is passionate about complex benign gynecology, minimally invasive surgery, multidisciplinary care, and surgical education.
The faculty member will provide clinical care at UW Hospital and Clinics and Meriter UnityPoint Hospital, treating a wide range of complex gynecologic conditions through office-based and surgical approaches. The ideal candidate will be proficient in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and will have opportunities to participate in a multidisciplinary pelvic pain clinic, develop and maintain an office-based procedures program, and assist with and teach advanced benign gynecologic surgery. The position also includes full participation in call for the benign gynecology service.
Beyond clinical care, this role offers meaningful opportunities to shape the future of gynecologic care and education. The successful candidate will engage in clinical and/or educational research, quality and outcomes initiatives, and the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows. Academic responsibilities include participation in surgical training programs, advanced surgical training for faculty, and simulation-based education focused on developing advanced skills and resident assessment metrics.
The faculty member will also contribute to administrative and committee activities supporting UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collegial, collaborative team and make an impact across clinical care, surgical innovation, research, and education.
Click the link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-LL0pS0fis) to watch a short video and get an inside look at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Hear directly from faculty about what it’s like to practice in a collaborative, academically driven environment committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and training the next generation of ob-gyn leaders.
This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Since we began our academic mission of training ob-gyn physicians in 1929, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has set the standard for reproductive health education, research, clinical care, and advocacy. Today, we continue that legacy of excellence as a department of physicians, advanced practice providers, researchers, trainees, and staff who are all unified in leading reproductive health forward. As leaders, our vision is of a department propelled by a shared commitment to improving reproductive health across each of our mission areas. We recognize that connection and collaboration between disciplines is crucial and that success in any one mission area contributes to success in the others.
Compensation:
Negotiable, 12 month
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer
Required Qualifications:
MD/DO required
Completed four-year approved/accredited residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Completion of a two-year fellowship in Minimally-Invasive Gynecology Surgery with demonstrated and extensive experience in advanced gynecologic surgeries or completion of the ABOG focused practice designation in MIGS
Preferred Qualifications:
3-5 years of post-fellowship experience
Experience in straight-stick laparoscopic surgery
For appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track.
For appointment at Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor rank on CT Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CT Track.
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Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected
The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 15, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
Contact Information:
Kirsten Gragg, [email protected], 608-265-3357
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