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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Assistant Professor (CHS)
Job Summary:
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking a faculty member for the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery!
Our Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery division is recognized nationally and internationally for its excellence in urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery. Physicians in the UW Department of ObGyn Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery provide a broad range of basic and specialized medical and surgical services related to complex pelvic floor disorders. The successful applicant will join a team of four fellowship trained URPS faculty and three advanced practice providers to:
Participate in the clinical services initiatives of the UW Health System.
Provide a broad spectrum of specialized urogynecologic care and oversee the continuation and development of clinical niches and focus areas.
Participate in the direct supervision and training of faculty, fellows, residents, and medical students.
Collaborate with faculty colleagues from obstetrics and gynecology, urology, colorectal surgery, and GI medicine to advance theIntegrated Specialty Care for Women program
The faculty member will be actively involved with clinical and didactic teaching for the Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery fellowship program, which has been in existence for 6 years. The program is cross-disciplinary with fellowship trained urologists, dedicated pelvic floor colorectal surgeons, among others, all contributing to the robust educational environment for our fellows.
Clinical responsibilities include participating in the care of patients at the UW Health and Meriter Hospitals. Responsibilities include medical and surgical management of complex pelvic floor disorders as well as sharing call for urogynecology patients and consults. In addition, the candidate will continue to build an advanced sub-specialty practice. This position will include working with the Gynecologic Oncology (Gyn Onc) and Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ASOG) Divisions, assessing complex gynecologic disease. The faculty member will participate in opportunities for community service at the department, school, and institution levels appropriate to their tenure/CHS faculty rank.
The faculty member will be an active participant in the clinical, research, and academic service in the Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Division in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. They will be expected to have demonstrated an interest in clinical research and will be expected to initiate and participate in clinical research studies, as well as quality and outcome programs.
Academic responsibilities include participation in teaching programs related to medical students, residents and fellowships. This will include responsibilities in the simulation lab, developing advanced skills and metrics for learners. The candidate is also expected to oversee the training of residents and fellows in the operating room, clinic, and inpatient unit.
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.
Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles; Assistant Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), Professor (CHS); Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
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.
SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026
Required Qualifications:
Completion of a four-year approved/accredited residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn), Board certified or eligible (BC/BE).
Completion of a three-year board approved fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (FPMRS)/ Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery URPS.BC/BE FPMRS/ URPS.
WI Medical license by the start date of the position.
Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by the start date of the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred candidate will have completed an approved fellowship in FPMRS/URPS and have significant experience with pelvic floor surgery.
Preferred candidate will have a track record as an accomplished academic urogynecologist.
For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CT or 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 or CT track.
Education:
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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 13, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
Contact Information:
Kirsten Gragg, [email protected], 608-265-3357
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