About the role
Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled Advertising Started on: Monday, December 22nd, 2025 College: Carver College of Medicine Department: Surgery
Salary Salary: Commensurate Position Details Full/Part Time Status: Full TimePosition Description: The Department of Surgery at The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is seeking an outstanding academic leader to serve as Vice Chair for Research. The primary goal of this position is to expand and strengthen the Department's research portfolio. Appointment rank may be at the Associate Professor or Professor level, on either the tenure or research track, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Vice Chair for Research will:
Lead efforts to recruit tenure-track and research-track faculty with strong research potential and alignment with departmental priorities.
Mentor junior faculty in developing and advancing their research programs, fostering a culture of inquiry and collaboration.
Maintain a well-established, extramurally funded research program of their own, serving as a model of research excellence within the department.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.
Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or [email protected], to inquire or discuss accommodation needs.
Education Requirement:
Required Qualifications:
Funded research program in either the field of cancer, immunology, gut microbiome or combination is required.
Appointment to the tenure track requires research experience at a level which enables procurement of outside funding.
Candidates must have federal or foundation funding as principal investigator, a strong publication record and excellent communication skills.
Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so.
The successful candidate should demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, be committed to ongoing performance improvement, and to providing care as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Certifications:
Desirable Qualifications:
Curriculum Vitae Name and Contact Information of References Letter of Interest Supporting Attachments
Number of References: 4
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Contact InformationContact: Julie A Portz - [email protected] Cmed-Surgery Colloton Pavilion 160 Hawkins Drive 1562 JCP Iowa City, IA 52242
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or [email protected], to inquire or discuss accommodation needs.
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