Job Description
UToledo Health and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences invites applications for the position of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in General Surgery, Trauma/Critical Care. The surgeon reports directly to the Chief of Surgery and the Chairman of the Department of Surgery and represents the College to internal and external constituents to promote, facilitate, and disseminate clinical, education and research activities.
As a Level II Trauma Center, The University of Toledo Trauma Center is equipped to provide immediate, life-saving care for critical injuries 24 hours a day. Trauma Surgeons actively engage in even the most complex trauma cases in collaboration with Physician, APP, nursing, and administrative support. The Department Surgery continues to advance medical education through trauma prevention programs and clinical research opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Practice Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Emergency General Surgery
- Direct care for critically ill surgical patients within the SICU
- Clinical research and teaching of General Surgery Residents, medical students, and APPs.
- Administrative duties to support ongoing trauma verification.
- Supervise APP in the Trauma/Acute care clinic.
- Participation in additional opportunities for General Surgery practice.
Minimum Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
- Successful completion of a residency program in Surgical Critical Care as well as a fellowship (if applicable).
- Must meet all the institutional requirements for appointment to Assistant Professor.
- Strong leadership skills, an interest in teaching and clinical research, an exceptional clinical ability
Benefits
- Eligibility for Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Coverage through the University of Toledo
- Retirement Benefits, Including Two Pension Plans:
- UTP Pension Plan with Employer Contribution
- UT Academic Pension
- Paid Time Off, Holidays, Sick Leave, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- UT provided Tuition Fee Waiver Program for Employee and Dependent(s)
- Long Term and Short-Term Disability
- UTP opts out of FICA, Reducing the Employee's Payroll Taxes
Discover Toledo, Ohio
Located in Northwest Ohio along the Maumee River and the western shore of Lake Erie, Toledo offers an appealing blend of urban amenities, outdoor recreation, and affordable living. With a population of more than 200,000, the city provides a welcoming community with plenty of opportunities to enjoy life both inside and outside of work.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore 19 metroparks and more than 120 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and walking. Downtown Toledo offers a vibrant arts and entertainment scene, featuring the Toledo Museum of Art, the Toledo Zoo, and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. Sports fans can enjoy minor league baseball, hockey, and numerous golf courses and clubs throughout the area.
Toledo is also known for its affordability, offering a variety of housing options, from downtown lofts and apartments to established suburban neighborhoods and spacious homes. Families can choose from a range of highly regarded schools, colleges, and universities, making Toledo an attractive place to live, work, and raise a family.
Conditions of Employment
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.
The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.
The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department at 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.
Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.
Advertised: 20 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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