Description

Job Description

The Department of Pediatrics, Heersink School of Medicine at The University of Alabama at Birmingham announces an opportunity for a full-time, regular, twelve-month faculty position with corresponding administrative responsibilities within the Division of Allergy & Immunology. Faculty rank and tenure is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position incorporates clinical, interdisciplinary teaching, community activities, and may include some research. Applicants must have MD or DO and be BC in Pediatrics and BC/BE in Allergy/Immunology. The ideal candidate will have experience in academic medicine. The successful candidate will be involved in graduate medical education activities through clinical education.

The Division of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology serves to provide expertise in clinical care, education, research, and service for both the University and the Children's of Alabama ( COA ) Health System. The Division specializes in the treatment of patients with IgE mediated diseases including asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, food allergy, urticaria, angioedema, and stinging insect and drug allergy. Division clinical immunologists diagnose and treat children with primary immune deficiencies including Severe Combined Immune Deficiency ( SCID ), primary antibody deficiencies, phagocyte deficiencies and complement deficiencies. Faculty research interests include studies related to drug allergy and food allergy, primary immune deficiencies, and opportunistic infections, particularly with mycoplasmas and related bacteria.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) became an autonomous campus within The University of Alabama System in 1969 and, in the five decades since, has grown into a world-renowned research university and medical center, occupying more than 100 city blocks in the Southside area of Birmingham. UAB is the state's largest single-site employer with more than 23,000 employees. In fall 2022 UAB's total student enrollment included 21,639 students: 63.5% women, 51.1% white, 21.2% black/African-American, 7.2% Asian, 5.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.2% Native American. UAB's research enterprise continues to be globally renowned. UAB was recently named the Top Young University in the nation and 10th globally in The Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Birmingham is one of the largest cities in Alabama, with a metropolitan population over 1 million. The city is thriving with a growing restaurant and arts scene, charming neighborhoods, and many outdoor park and entertainment spaces. Birmingham is well situated in the Southeast with easy access to lakes, mountains, and gulf beaches.

Positions offer competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package. Rank, salary and tenure status will be commensurate with the experience of the candidate and will consist of a guaranteed salary as well as a generous incentive plan linked to productivity.

Required Qualifications

MD, DO, or MD/PhD

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F2340P

Open Date
02/26/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Nondiscrimination Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Pre-employment Background Check

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Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)

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