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Position Information

**Position/Rank** Colon and Rectal Surgeon - Assistant or Associate Professor, Clinical Track

**Department** 02444 - ONCOLOGY DIVISION

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Track** Non Tenure Track

**New Position to Begin** September 2026

Details

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

The University of Utah is seeking to recruit a board-eligible/board certified Colon and Rectal Surgeon to join the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Current fellows and early to mid-career surgeons are encouraged to apply. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established and supportive program in a great location to work and live. The recruit will join a group of five surgeons supported by a Physician Assistant, General Surgical Residents, and an ACGME accredited Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellow. This FTE allotment for this position will be 0.90 clinical with 0.10 time allowed for professional development in the pillars of investigation, administration, or education.

As the tertiary referral center for the largest geographic catchment area in the continental US, the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery provides evaluation and management for a wide range of colon and rectal diseases. We have a robust clinical practice including complex multidisciplinary care of colorectal cancer, IBD , and pelvic floor disorders. The surgeons also serve as teaching faculty for the University of Utah General Surgery Residency Program and Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship. Leadership opportunities within the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, or Department of Surgery may exist for the appropriate candidate.

Highlights:

- No general surgery or trauma call

- Shared weekend call with surgical oncology (approximately 1:10)

- Robotic surgical block time

- Endoscopy block time

- Robust global surgery program with opportunities for teaching abroad

- Numerous opportunities for professional development within the University of Utah

Requirements:

- Board eligible or board certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery

- Strong clinical productivity

- MIS experience (laparoscopy and robotics)

- Ability to work in a collegial manner

- Desire and ability to support the academic and educational mission of the University of Utah

Interested candidates may send a cover letter and CV to Bartley Pickron, MD, Section Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at**[email protected]**

Interested candidates should apply at:**https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/193790**

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** 12/17/2025

Close Date

**Open Until Filled** Yes

**Requisition Number** PRN03979F

**Type** Faculty