Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgeon

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UW SMPH) is recruiting an exceptional oncologic and reconstructive Head & Neck Surgeon to join the Division of Head & Neck Surgery. We are looking for applicants with early career interest or a track record in one of more of the following areas of academic interest: scholarly activities, surgical education, mentorship, quality improvement, multidisciplinary complex care, or global outreach.

This position involves joining a busy section of head & neck surgeons who perform all aspects of ablative, robotic, and reconstructive surgery with tremendous opportunities for growth in all arms of the academic mission.

We seek a head & neck surgeon with interest, skill, and state-of-the-art care of otolaryngology-HNS oncologic patients, and with passion for multidisciplinary care.

Resources and opportunities include:

• Multidisciplinary management of head & neck malignancies with a core team consisting of 4 head & neck surgical oncologists, one endoscopic skull base surgeon, 3 head & neck radiation oncologists, and 2 head & neck medical oncologists.

• Multidisciplinary head & neck tumor boards are held where 15-25 patients are presented each week.

• This program is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, which is the only National Cancer Institute designated cancer center in the State of Wisconsin. In addition, regular melanoma and sarcoma tumor boards and a multi-disciplinary endocrine conference are held.

• NIH-sponsored Head & Neck Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant funding. This $14 million SPORE, recently renewed through 2027, focuses on translational research of head & neck cancer, and provides over $350,000 annually in funding for pilot research projects in head & neck cancer.

• Opportunities exist for inter-departmental collaboration and mentorship.

• Trans-oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) opportunities, including access to 3 DaVinci Xi robots and approval for purchase of an additional 2 DaVinci Xi robots.

• Competitive one-year AHNS accredited Head & Neck fellowship

• Opportunities for clinical care and research at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, which is connected to the University of Wisconsin Hospital

• An established global surgery program

• This position is full or part-time, 80%-100%

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

• 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), and Professor (CHS). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

• Academic program (30%): The successfully recruited surgeon on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) Track will also participate in or develop areas of academic and scholarly pursuit. The applicant will conduct or develop academic activities that may focus in a variety of areas, such as research, surgical education, mentorship, quality improvement, multidisciplinary complex care, or global outreach. In the development of an academic focus, the faculty member will be able to draw on numerous available collaborators.

• For those interested in research, deep research infrastructure support, including patient reported outcomes research, includes access to research cores in Clinical Trials Research, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis and Research Programming, and Histology as well as broad support of grant writing and the application process, grant compliance and grant management. Strong collaborations exist between the Engineering Department and Biomedical Engineering with one of the most vibrant Innovation and Design Hubs in the country. Extensive expertise and unique opportunities exist in "big data" and multi-institutional collaborations.

• Adjustments to this dedicated percentage of time can be made based on the funding needs and successful applicants' line of scientific inquiry.

• Service and Leadership: Be an active participant in regional and national professional associations.

• Leadership opportunities exist within the department and institution for qualified and interested candidates.

• Academic duties and responsibilities beyond baseline faculty expectations will depend on individual interests and expertise.

• 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.

• Clinical Activity (70%): The applicant should have command of the core knowledge and understanding of medical sciences relevant to these regions and advanced diagnostic and medical and surgical management skills for patients with complex head & neck malignancies.

• The applicant is expected to work collaboratively and inclusively within and across related fields including medical oncology and radiation oncology.

• Occasional otolaryngology on-call coverage and regional outreach clinical commitments are shared amongst all faculty.

• Education: Faculty in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery share a commitment to education at levels of medical student, resident training, Head & Neck fellowship training and continuing medical education. Education of clinical and sub-intern UWSMPH medical students, resident physicians, and fellows in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery are included in daily clinical responsibilities.

• An active commitment to training the next generation of otolaryngologist-head & neck surgeons including commitments to ACGME-accredited residency training in otolaryngology-head & neck surgery (especially in head & neck key indicator cases), and to the AHNS accredited H&N fellowship program.

• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery has 31 faculty members who provide clinical expertise in head & neck oncologic and reconstructive surgery, pediatric otolaryngology, otology-neurotology-lateral skull base surgery, comprehensive otolaryngology, laryngology, rhinology-skull base surgery, and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery across the UW Health hospital system and William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital. The Department provides full-spectrum otolaryngology care for adults and children at six clinical practice sites in the Madison area and six outreach sites across Wisconsin and Illinois. Education within the division includes a commitment to medical student education, an ACGME accredited residency program of 15 residents, and fellowships in Head & Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery and Laryngology. Clinical in-patient and out-patient practices are supported by a team of 12 Advance Practice Providers.

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery currently has 31 active extramural grants with a total budget of nearly $26 million, as well as collaborations with related programs across the University of Wisconsin campus such as the Wisconsin Surgical Outcomes Research Program (WiSOR), the Waisman Center, and through the Head & Neck Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) funding. These collaborations provide ample opportunities for investigators at the Assistant Professor rank to form critical mentoring relationships on their way towards independence.

Faculty at UWSMPH work to achieve strategic goals at department, school and campus levels which embody the Wisconsin Idea and include UWSMPH strategic pillars of scholarship, science, service and social responsibility.

A competitive salary and benefit package is provided, including generous academic support.

Negotiable, 12 month

For information on vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer.

• Prior to the appointment start date, candidate's specialization must include eligibility or certification in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) or by the American Osteopathic Boards of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (AOBOOHNS)

• Applicants are required to have completed, or be currently participating in, an American Head & Neck Society accredited fellowship or its equivalent by the appointment start date.

• WI medical license by start date of position.

• Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by start date.

• An ability to demonstrate experience in the core knowledge and understanding of medical sciences relevant to these regions and advanced diagnostic and medical and surgical management skills for the following: ablative oncologic surgery, local & regional reconstructive techniques, microvascular free flap reconstruction, and trans-oral robotic surgery (TORS)

• For an 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.

• MD or DO, or equivalent required

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be asked to upload a current CV and a cover letter detailing each of the following:

• Your interest in this position

• Your experience and clinical interest(s) within Head & Neck Surgery

• Area(s) of research interest, if any

The deadline for assuring full consideration is August 27, 2025; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

KJ Ellis, KJ.Ellis@wisc.edu, 608-264-3004

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