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Baltimore, Maryland

Cardiac Surgeon: Assistant or Associate Professor

SurgeryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$591k-$1.17M

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Assistant/Associate Professor Position

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, DIVISION OF CARDIAC SURGERY

The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, is seeking candidates to join the full-time faculty of the Division of Cardiac Surgery.

This role is comprehensive and requires individuals who are board-certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery or have completed training in an accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery residency or fellowship program.

Responsibilities will include establishing a broad Cardiac Surgery practice at the University of Maryland, Capital Region Medical Center, providing care to complex cardiac surgery patients, contributing to the comprehensive growth of cardiac surgery throughout the Medical System, and educating medical students, surgery residents, and fellows.

We are looking for candidates who have a clear plan for clinical practice building, academic development, and scholarly activity.

Faculty will have the privilege and responsibility of teaching all facets of cardiac surgery to integrated thoracic surgery trainees. They will expand their research and scholarly activities to achieve national and international recognition as they advance the field.

The University of Maryland is a world-renowned research institution that provides a superb academic foundation for basic, clinical, and translational research.

Robust opportunities exist to enhance the Division’s existing research portfolio through collaboration with various researchers within the Department of Surgery and across the University.

About the Division: The Division of Cardiac Surgery provides cardiac surgery services at three locations and is the market leader in cardiac surgical care in the State of Maryland. The Division sponsors a mature, integrated 6-year Cardiothoracic Training program and a Cardiothoracic Fellowship.

The Division is home to several NIH-funded surgeon-scientists, has a Clinical Research Unit with over 40 prospectively enrolling clinical trials, and is a site for the NHLBI-sponsored Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network.

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is located in downtown Baltimore, Maryland, near the famous Inner Harbor and Camden Yards. It offers a full package of benefits and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Interested Individuals Should Apply Through Following Link

umb.taleo.net with req# 2600002I and send an updated curriculum vitae and a brief statement of academic and clinical interests to:

  • James M. Brown, MD
  • Chief, Division of Cardiac Surgery
  • 22 South Greene Street
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
  • Baltimore, MD, 21201
  • JMBrown@som.umaryland.edu
  • Salary Range: $590,750 - $1,173,827

The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the DEPARTMENTAL faculty compensation program or pay from participation in DEPARTMENTAL variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.

The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

The Department of Surgery offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire.

Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs.

Further information about the Department of Surgery and UMSOM can be obtained at the following websites: medschool.umaryland.edu

See above.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will establish a broad cardiac surgery practice and provide care to complex patients at the University of Maryland, Capital Region Medical Center. Additionally, they will contribute to the division's research portfolio and educate medical students, residents, and fellows.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery or have completed training in an accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery residency or fellowship program. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a clear plan for clinical practice building, academic development, and scholarly activity.

Qualifications

Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient careMentorship

Surgery — Physician Career Context

University of Maryland holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 11 active listings.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$882k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $840k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$840k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery listings in Maryland23 active1,279 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland physician listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment405 active listings, Nov 2026
Surgery hiring demand#4 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 604 postings, 152 closed
New Surgery listings792 in the last 30 days481 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
University of Marylandsilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index11 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About University of Maryland

Higher Education
Baltimore, Maryland
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Retirement program
4+ weeks vacation
Paid holidays
Personal leave
Unlimited sick time
Health insurance
Professional development

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k≈ 0.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,762/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.