Call for Applications – The Society of Black Academic Surgeons (SBAS) and the Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) Visiting Professorship
Location:
Application Deadline: June 5, 2023
Description:
To provide active SBAS and AWS members who are faculty members at the rank of Associate Professor and within 15 years of their faculty appointment the opportunity to serve as a Visiting Professor for the Department of Surgery at a host institution. The host site application will open soon.
Purpose:
To promote the careers of mid-career SBAS-AWS members and recognize academic excellence.
Eligibility:
The awardee must be an active member in good standing with SBAS or ¬AWS and be an Associate Professor of Surgery within 15 years of their faculty appointment. If awarded, you will be expected to join the other organization.
Requirements for application:
- Letter of interest with summary of past participation and involvement in SBAS and AWS
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of recommendation from their Department Chair
- Provide a 1-page summary of area of expertise and examples of power point “grand rounds type” presentations previously delivered
How to Apply:
The applicant must submit all the above required materials in one PDF to Nathalia Granger (SBAS central office) at info@sbas.net with the subject heading “SBAS-AWS Visiting Professorship Application.”
Visiting Professor Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with the host institution to determine the optimal time for the visit.
- Work with the host institution to plan the visit including travel and accommodation reservations.
- Submit an expense form with appropriate back-up receipts to the SBAS-AWS Visiting Professorship Committee within 30 days after the visit.
- Submit a report to the SBAS-AWS Visiting Professorship Committee summarizing the visit within 30 days of the visit that includes information about the experience, thoughts on the process, and the overall program.
- Attend the SBAS and AWS Annual Conference during the year of the visit.