Assistant Professor – Clinical Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery

About the role

The Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Miami Leonard Miller School of Medicine seeks an Assistant Professor to join a growing academic program. The role combines clinical practice, teaching, and research across a broad spectrum of plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality clinical care in breast reconstruction, microvascular surgery, and lymphatic reconstruction.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across UHealth, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Jackson Health System, and Miami VA Health System.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows through lectures, workshops, and hands‑on training.
• Conduct original research, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, and present at national and international conferences.
• Participate in departmental committees, strategic planning, and community outreach initiatives.

Required profile

• Board‑certified plastic surgeon with a strong interest in post‑oncologic reconstruction.
• Experience in microvascular breast reconstruction and super‑microsurgical lymphatic reconstruction.
• Commitment to academic excellence, teaching, and scholarly activity.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi‑institutional health system.

Required skills

• Microvascular surgery
• Lymphatic reconstruction
• Breast reconstruction
• Comprehensive plastic surgery practice

What we offer

• Opportunity to join a dynamic team of over ten plastic surgeons.
• Access to diverse clinical cases across three major health systems.
• Support from dedicated APRNs, residents, fellows, and administrative staff.
• Resources for research, professional development, and academic leadership.