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Position Information

**Position/Rank** Cardiac Surgeon, Associate Professor or Professor

**Department** 00265 - Cardiothoracic Division

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Track** Track Dependent on Qualifications

**New Position to Begin** January-March 2026

Details

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah is actively recruiting an ABTS board-certified surgeon to serve as the Head of the Adult Cardiac Surgery Section. Eligible candidates will be at the Associate or Full Professor level and would be either tenure or clinical-track faculty within the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine. The successful candidate will be expected to perform the entire spectrum of adult cardiac surgery and support the academic mission of the Division. All faculty will serve as Attending Surgeons at the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics, the Salt Lake Veteran’s Administration Health Care System and the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Candidates will be expected to actively participate in the teaching and mentorship of our integrated and traditional thoracic surgery trainees.

Interested candidates may apply at:**https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/182816**

Interested applicants should contact Craig H. Selzman, MD, Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery c/o Heather Clark, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Utah: [email protected]

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“ URS ”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Special Instructions for Candidates

**Open Date** 05/21/2025

Close Date

**Open Until Filled** Yes

**Requisition Number** PRN03834F

**Type** Faculty