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Multiorgan Abdominal Transplant Surgeon / Assistant Professor (Clinical)

Salt Lake City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Mar 2026

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Position/Rank Multiorgan Abdominal Transplant Surgeon / Assistant Professor (Clinical) Department 01102 - Transplant Surgery City Salt Lake City, UT Track Non Tenure Track New Position to Begin November 1, 2026 Details

Multiorgan Abdominal Transplant Surgeon

The Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery at the University of Utah is actively recruiting qualified applicants for the position of Multiorgan Abdominal Transplant Surgeon.

The Division of Transplant Surgery is one of nine divisions within the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah. The division is a highly cohesive faculty of abdominal transplant surgeons and advanced practice clinicians who are dedicated to high quality, value-driven patient care, education, and innovation and discovery through basic science, clinical, and/or health services research. The division faculty are also instrumental in caring for patients with benign and malignant hepatic and biliary disease in conjunction with the University of Utah/Huntsman Cancer Institute, an NCI- designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Requirements:

• Recognized academic transplant surgeon qualified for, or at the rank of, Assistant Professor, who has completed an ASTS certified multiorgan abdominal fellowship.

• Clinical expertise in living and deceased donor kidney and liver transplant, Deceased donor procurement experience preferred.

• Strong experience and ability to influence and motivate the transplant team and support a culture of collaboration, quality, and efficiency.

• Demonstrated commitment to foster the growth of others through a collaborative mind-set, and aptitude to motivate others through inspiration, effective communication and good listening skills that result in a strong level of trust and guidance.

• Strong commitment to the educational excellence and advancement of faculty, trainees, students, and advanced practice clinicians (APCs).

Candidates will have a commitment to excellence in all three traditional academic missions of clinical practice, education, and research. The candidate must have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment, and lead by example. The candidate must also have the ability to work across departments with specialties in Internal Medicine, Radiology, Anesthesia, and others involved in the care of abdominal transplantation and advanced hepatobiliary disease.

The selected candidate will be a strategic partner who will promote a strong culture of institutional stewardship throughout the University of Utah Health Care system.

Interested applicants should apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/197341

For additional information, please contact Jeremy Egusquiza, Associate Director, Transplant Surgery at jeremy.egusquiza@hsc.utah.edu

Education/Qualifications:

Prospective candidates must have an MD degree and will be Board Certified in General Surgery and completed an ASTS certified fellowship in abdominal solid organ transplantation.

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

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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

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