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Senior level professor of surgery jobs place experienced surgeons and educators in charge of academic program direction, clinical training standards, and the research or departmental initiatives that define a surgery division's output. Openings are predominantly on-site at academic medical centers and health systems, concentrated in Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like University of California, San Francisco, University of Rochester, and University of Pennsylvania hiring at this level now.
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The Department of Orthopaedics and the Center for Musculoskeletal Research at the University of Rochester seek applicants for a full-time faculty position as a surgeon with a clinical focus in hand and upper extremity orthopaedics. The Department of Orthopaedics has 65 clinical and 14 full-time research faculty. We are the sole orthopaedic clinicians for UR Medicine, a seven hospital clinically integrated network serving a population of close to a million patients in Western New York. The Department is organized into 9 sub-specialty divisions, and the successful candidate will join other fellowship-trained orthopaedic adult reconstruction surgeons and advanced practice providers in the Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery.
Clinical activities of the position will take place in the recently constructed and “state of the art” Saunders Center for Orthopaedics and Physical Performance of the University of Rochester and the satellite clinics maintained by the Department. The Saunders Center is a new outpatient campus housing musculoskeletal services. The facility is approximately 325,000 sq. ft. including clinic space, ambulatory surgery, clinical research, and multiple advanced therapy spaces.
The successful candidate will be ABOS board eligible or board certified with fellowship training in orthopaedic adult reconstruction surgery. Candidates must be eligible for a New York State unrestricted license. A post-offer health assessment is required.
If you already have an Interfolio account, please sign in to apply for this position. If not, please create an Interfolio account. For questions/concerns pertaining to the position, email Kim_Foote@urmc.rochester.edu. The referenced pay range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job's salary raqnge and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.
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The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Classes). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
The Department of Orthopaedics and the Center for Musculoskeletal Research at the University of Rochester seek applicants for a full-time faculty position as a surgeon with a clinical focus in hand and upper extremity orthopaedics. The Department of Orthopaedics has 65 clinical and 14 full-time research faculty. We are the sole orthopaedic clinicians for UR Medicine, a seven hospital clinically integrated network serving a population of close to a million patients in Western New York. The Department is organized into 9 sub-specialty divisions, and the successful candidate will join other fellowship-trained orthopaedic adult reconstruction surgeons and advanced practice providers in the Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery.
Clinical activities of the position will take place in the recently constructed and “state of the art” Saunders Center for Orthopaedics and Physical Performance of the University of Rochester and the satellite clinics maintained by the Department. The Saunders Center is a new outpatient campus housing musculoskeletal services. The facility is approximately 325,000 sq. ft. including clinic space, ambulatory surgery, clinical research, and multiple advanced therapy spaces.
The successful candidate will be ABOS board eligible or board certified with fellowship training in orthopaedic adult reconstruction surgery. Candidates must be eligible for a New York State unrestricted license. A post-offer health assessment is required.
If you already have an Interfolio account, please sign in to apply for this position. If not, please create an Interfolio account. For questions/concerns pertaining to the position, email Kim_Foote@urmc.rochester.edu. The referenced pay range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job's salary raqnge and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.
EOE, including disability/protected veterans
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Classes). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
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Senior Level Professor of Surgery Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level professor of surgery job?
Senior level professor of surgery positions go to candidates who bring a combination of an established surgical specialty, a documented research or publication record, and demonstrated leadership in medical education or residency training. Search committees at this level look for evidence that you have led curriculum development, mentored residents or fellows, and contributed meaningfully to departmental or institutional strategy. Board certification in your specialty and an active clinical practice are baseline expectations.
Which companies hire senior level professor of surgerys?
Companies hiring senior level professor of surgerys right now include University of California, San Francisco, University of Rochester, and University of Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring is driven primarily by academic medical centers, university-affiliated health systems, and large teaching hospitals that need experienced surgeons to anchor their training programs and research portfolios.
Are there remote senior level professor of surgery jobs?
Yes, though most professor of surgery roles are inherently clinical and on-site, a portion of senior positions include remote or hybrid components for administrative, curriculum design, or advisory responsibilities. About 0% of senior level professor of surgery openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting roles where academic leadership duties can partly be fulfilled off-site while surgical and teaching responsibilities remain in person.
What makes a professor of surgery role senior level?
A senior level professor of surgery role is defined by ownership of outcomes, not just participation in them. These positions carry responsibility for surgical training program quality, faculty oversight, departmental research direction, and institutional representation in professional or accreditation contexts. Senior professors are expected to mentor junior faculty and residents, contribute to hiring and curriculum decisions, and bring independent funding or a recognized specialty reputation that elevates the department.
Which industries hire the most senior level professor of surgerys?
Senior Level professor of surgery roles concentrate in Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate teaching hospitals and graduate medical education programs that require experienced surgeon-educators to lead accredited residency and fellowship training alongside active clinical and research missions.