Recruitment Plan
I. RECRUITMENT PLAN Posting Number: F002593 Academic Title: Open Rank Faculty Position in Plastic Surgery Rank: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Instructor Administrative Title: Discipline: Clinical Medicine-MD Specialty: Plastic Surgery Contract Type: Non-Tenure Track Renewable Appointment: initial appointment period - 712026-6302027
Required Licenses, Certifications, and other Specific Requirements Criminal History Screening Education Degree Certifications Verification Social Security Number Trace and Sex Offender Registry Search
This position requires a licensure certification or special requirements Proposed Start Date: 07012026 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Position Description
Summary The George Washington University Department of Surgery is seeking a full-time faculty member and plastic surgeon for the Division of Plastic Surgery. We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong commitment to post-traumatic and oncologic reconstruction with an emphasis on reconstruction of ailments of the breast, extremity, and trunk, perineum, as well as lymphatic and craniomaxillofacial surgery. Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is expected to begin as early as Fall 2026.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The chosen candidate will provide comprehensive clinical expertise in post-traumatic and oncologic reconstruction with particular emphasis on breast reconstruction-including oncoplastic implant-based and autologous microvascular techniques-as well as extremity, trunk, perineal lymphatic, and craniomaxillofacial surgery. They will also actively participate in multidisciplinary patient care at The George Washington University Hospital while teaching and mentoring physician assistant students, medical students, and residents. Additionally, they will engage in scholarly activity and research and contribute meaningfully to divisional, departmental, and institutional service initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must be board-eligible or board-certified in plastic surgery and fellowship-trained in microvascular surgery or a similar subspecialty at the time of appointment. Applicants must also have demonstrated interest and/or expertise in post-traumatic and oncologic reconstruction and be eligible for licensure in the District of Columbia.
Advertised Salary: $400,000-$500,000 Other Benefits The MFA also provides generous health and other benefits. Details can be found at http://careers.gwdocs.com/benefits.
Other Information
Special Instructions to Applicants To be considered, please complete an online faculty application and upload a curriculum vitae and a cover letter that includes your skills and experiences as they relate to each of the basic qualifications. Review of applications will begin on April 3, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
Department Link: http://www.gwhospital.com/services/surgery/inpatient-surgery/plastic-surgery Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled Yes
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Quick Link: https://www.gwu.jobspostings124364
Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Optional Documents
Posting Specific Questions
Will you be board-eligible or board-certified in plastic surgery at the time of appointment? Yes No
Will you be fellowship-trained in microvascular surgery or a similar subspecialty at the time of appointment? Yes No
Do you have a demonstrated interest and/or expertise in post-traumatic and oncologic reconstruction? Yes No
Are you eligible for licensure in the District of Columbia? Yes No