University of Southern California
Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery (Thoracic Surgery)
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family" comprising faculty, students and staff. The Division of Thoracic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC is recruiting a faculty member to be a board certified/board eligible (or equivalent) Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery. General thoracic surgeons applying for this position must have the skills and interest in general thoracic surgery, exclusively, with an interest and willingness to participate in lung transplantation. The position is part of our expanding Thoracic Surgery Division. This role will offer the opportunity to work closely with all members in the Division of Thoracic Surgery. Candidates will be expected to work within the context of multidisciplinary care providers and will have clinical, teaching, administrative, and research expectations. Additional roles and positions will be available commensurate with the growth of the program. Qualified candidates will be expected to possess advanced skills in thoracic surgery as well as in lung transplantation. Advanced skills should include familiarity with all minimally invasive approaches for lung, mediastinal, esophageal, and chest wall operations including thoracoscopic, robotic and uniportal platforms. Lung transplant duties will be carried out predominantly at Keck Medical Center, with additional thoracic surgery duties involving travel and coverage of other hospitals in the greater Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Qualified applicants must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery or have equivalent status if outside the United States. Interested candidates should contact Ms. Maria Villarreal on behalf of Dr. Anthony Kim at maria.villarreal@med.usc.edu. The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply. Job ID REQ20111887 | Posted Date 07/25/2025 Apply | Current employees apply here
Responsibilities
Clinical, teaching, administrative, and research expectations within the Division of Thoracic Surgery; multidisciplinary care collaboration; duties may include travel and coverage at other hospitals in the greater Los Angeles area.
Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery or equivalent status if outside the United States; advanced skills in thoracic surgery and lung transplantation; experience with minimally invasive approaches (thoracoscopic, robotic, uniportal) for lung, mediastinal, esophageal, and chest wall procedures.
Contact
Interested candidates should contact Ms. Maria Villarreal on behalf of Dr. Anthony Kim at maria.villarreal@med.usc.edu
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Education and Training Industries: Higher Education Note: The content also mentions several related job postings and dates for context.
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The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family" comprising faculty, students and staff. The Division of Thoracic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC is recruiting a faculty member to be a board certified/board eligible (or equivalent) Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery. General thoracic surgeons applying for this position must have the skills and interest in general thoracic surgery, exclusively, with an interest and willingness to participate in lung transplantation. The position is part of our expanding Thoracic Surgery Division. This role will offer the opportunity to work closely with all members in the Division of Thoracic Surgery. Candidates will be expected to work within the context of multidisciplinary care providers and will have clinical, teaching, administrative, and research expectations. Additional roles and positions will be available commensurate with the growth of the program. Qualified candidates will be expected to possess advanced skills in thoracic surgery as well as in lung transplantation. Advanced skills should include familiarity with all minimally invasive approaches for lung, mediastinal, esophageal, and chest wall operations including thoracoscopic, robotic and uniportal platforms. Lung transplant duties will be carried out predominantly at Keck Medical Center, with additional thoracic surgery duties involving travel and coverage of other hospitals in the greater Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Qualified applicants must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery or have equivalent status if outside the United States. Interested candidates should contact Ms. Maria Villarreal on behalf of Dr. Anthony Kim at maria.villarreal@med.usc.edu. The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply. Job ID REQ20111887 | Posted Date 07/25/2025 Apply | Current employees apply here
Responsibilities
Clinical, teaching, administrative, and research expectations within the Division of Thoracic Surgery; multidisciplinary care collaboration; duties may include travel and coverage at other hospitals in the greater Los Angeles area.
Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery or equivalent status if outside the United States; advanced skills in thoracic surgery and lung transplantation; experience with minimally invasive approaches (thoracoscopic, robotic, uniportal) for lung, mediastinal, esophageal, and chest wall procedures.
Contact
Interested candidates should contact Ms. Maria Villarreal on behalf of Dr. Anthony Kim at maria.villarreal@med.usc.edu
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Education and Training Industries: Higher Education Note: The content also mentions several related job postings and dates for context.
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