Open Rank Professor - Surgery (Chattanooga)

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.

Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UTHSC is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.

Chattanooga is a vibrant, growing city that boasts being voted Outdoor Magazine's #1 Outdoor City 2 of the last 7 years. Tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, alongside the beautiful Tennessee River, Chattanooga is one of America's most breathtaking cities. It features unmatched outdoor adventures, amazing restaurants, live events, art, world-class attractions and the fastest internet on the planet. Chattanooga is located just 2 hours from Nashville, Atlanta, Birmingham for large metropolitan amenities. An accessible regional airport with direct flights to major cities makes traveling easy.

Chattanooga was recently selected as Forbes Magazine Top 50 places to visit in the world! Surrounded by mountains, rivers and lakes, Chattanooga offers one of the most beautiful settings that can be imagined. There is something enjoyable for singles and families alike. It’s economic opportunity and outdoor recreation allow our companies to draw talent from around the world and develop a thriving economic base envied by many larger communities.

Candidates are required to hold a MD degree or its equivalent, be board certified in Vascular Surgery, and be licensed or license eligible in Tennessee. Candidates should demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and achievements as to be valued highly by colleagues at the local and/or state level. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.