Leadership Message

The Department of Surgery has a long and rich tradition on the University of Iowa campus. It was one of eight academic departments when medical education at Iowa began in 1870, and the department chair—Washington Freeman Peck—also served as the first dean of our medical school. For over 150 years, the department’s faculty and staff have been leaders in providing high-quality surgical care and consultation; advancing the field through research and innovation; and educating and training future generations of skilled and compassionate surgeons. Many first-in-Iowa surgical procedures—in organ transplantation, robotics, and minimally invasive operations, for example—were performed by Department of Surgery faculty. Today, the department’s faculty and staff serve as a valuable resource for the state, nation, and world.

Denise Jamieson, portrait

Denise Jamieson, MD, MPH

University of Iowa Vice President for Medical Affairs and the Tyrone D. Artz Dean, Carver College of Medicine

UI Health Care holds a unique position across the state and region as Iowans look to us to provide care and expertise for the most complex medical conditions. Our university campus includes our medical center, Stead Family Children's Hospital, and the NCI-designated Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. Our downtown campus, part of our health system since January 2024, serves southeast Iowa. Demand for our patient care services continues to grow. We have major capital projects in the planning or construction stages that will transform how and where we provide care, conduct research, and deliver education and training in the coming years. A new medical campus in North Liberty is scheduled for completion in 2025, and construction of a new inpatient tower on our university campus is slated to begin next year. Once completed, these new facilities, along with other renovation and expansion projects, will go a long way in helping meet the health care needs of Iowans.

Job Openings in Our Department

Faculty Jobs

SURGICAL ONCOLOGY AND ENDOCRINE SURGERY FACULTY

Monday, November 10, 2025

Department: Surgery

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Department of Surgery is seeking applicants for a faculty position in the Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery. Appointment rank may be at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level and to the tenure track, or clinical (non-tenure) track consistent with clinical experience and research interest.  


University of Iowa Health Care is a tertiary medical center which includes a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center and a Level I Trauma Center.  The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is divided into site and disease-specific multidisciplinary oncology groups delivering state of the art cancer care and administering clinical trials, and research groups performing cutting edge basic science investigations.  The Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery currently has 9 surgeons, 5 specializing in complex and GI Surgical Oncology, 2 performing Endocrine Surgery, and 4 who perform Breast Surgery.


University of Iowa Health Care is located in a Big-Ten college town.  The Iowa City metropolitan area has a population of 175,000 and the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Corridor has a population of 450,000.  Iowa City and the University of Iowa provide a rich cultural environment, highlighting art, music, and literature.  There are ample opportunities for spectator and participation sports as well as a wealth of outdoor activities.  The community is diverse and cosmopolitan with affordable housing and outstanding schools.  Iowa City is a safe and friendly community ideal for raising a family and developing a successful academic career.  It is regularly ranked amongst the most desirable places to live in the United States.


University of Iowa Health Care offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package. 


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.


Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs.


 

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240

BURN SURGEON

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Department: Surgery

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa Healthcare Department of Surgery, Division of Acute Care Surgery, invites applications for a faculty position in the Burn Treatment Center, specializing in Burn Surgery. This position offers a unique opportunity for individuals pursuing an academic career in Burn Surgery, with an appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor on either the clinical or tenure track, depending on experience and research interests.


The selected candidate will be appointed to Iowa’s only certified burn center, one of only 77 in the United States. They will join a high-volume practice alongside three fellowship-trained surgeons, collaborating within a multidisciplinary burn team in a collegial and supportive environment.


We seek candidates who are committed to academic excellence, research, and education. The successful applicant will have opportunities to engage in clinical research, translational science, and/or health services research, with access to robust institutional resources and mentorship to support their academic development.


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.


For additional information, please contact:


Dionne Skeete, MD                                           
Director, Division of Acute Care Surgery           
(319) 384-5483                                                        
Dionne-Skeete@uiowa.edu                                  


Samuel Jones, MD
Director, Burn Treatment Center
(319) 356-3457
Samuel-W-Jones@uiowa.edu


 

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240

SURGICAL ONCOLOGY BREAST SURGEON

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Department: Surgery

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

University of Iowa Health Care invites applicants specializing in Breast Surgery for a faculty position in the Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery. This position offers a unique opportunity for individuals pursuing an academic career in breast surgery. Appointment will be for Assistant or Associate Professor in either the non-tenure clinical-track or tenure track consistent with experience and research interest.


The selected candidate will be appointed to Iowa’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, which houses the University of Iowa’s NAPBC-accredited breast center. They will join a high-volume, breast-only practice alongside three fellowship-trained surgeons, collaborating within a multidisciplinary breast oncology team in a collegial and supportive environment.


We seek candidates who are committed to academic excellence, research, and education. The successful applicant will have opportunities to engage in clinical research, translational science, and/or health services research, with access to robust institutional resources and mentorship to support their academic development. Candidates on the tenure track must have experience in research at a level that enables procurement of external funding.


This is an outstanding opportunity for early and mid-career academic surgeons to develop their career in breast surgical oncology with a leading academic medical center.  We welcome candidates with established or developing research programs who are eager to contribute to a dynamic and growing division.


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.


 

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240

Staff Jobs

ARNP - Dept of Surgery - Vascular Surgery

Monday, November 17, 2025
Department: Surgery
The ARNP in the Department of Surgery's Vascular Surgery division functions as a full-time, independent healthcare provider responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients in the Vascular Surgery clinic.

Physician Assistant - Dept of Surgery - Vascular Surgery

Monday, November 17, 2025
Department: Surgery
The Physician Assistant in the Department of Surgery's Vascular Surgery division functions as a full-time, independent healthcare provider responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients in the Vascular Surgery clinic.

Physician Assistant - Dept of Surgery - Pediatrics

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Department: Surgery
The Physician Assistant in the Department of Surgery's Pediatric Surgery division functions as an independent healthcare provider responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients on the Pediatric Surgery Service, including pre- and post-operative surgical management and post-operative complications, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, care coordination, and admissions for patients and families with acute and chronic Pediatric Surgery health needs.

ARNP - Dept of Surgery - Pediatrics

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Department: Surgery
The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Surgery's Pediatric Surgery division functions as an independent healthcare provider responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients on the Pediatric Surgery Service, including pre- and post-operative surgical management and post-operative complications, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, care coordination, and admissions for patients and families with acute and chronic Pediatric Surgery health needs.

PA/ARNP Hospitalist - Dept of Surgery - Burn Treatment Center

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Department: Surgery
To function as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients on the Burn Treatment Center.

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