Description

Job Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) is seeking an outstanding physician researcher to accelerate health services or population health research across three outstanding Divisions, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, and Academic General Pediatrics, within the Department of Pediatrics. This leadership position will drive the divisions' and Department's strategic goal to grow research through leadership and mentorship of faculty and fellows, as well as participate in clinical care.

The Division of Academic General Pediatrics has a vibrant faculty with a variety of academic
interests, including medical education, advocacy, quality improvement, residency education, use of
simulation for medical training, and informatics. Clinical interests beyond general pediatrics
include LGBTQ health, autism spectrum disorder, and adoption medicine.

The Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine boasts a level 1 trauma center with
approximately 400 trauma alerts/year, and a strong fellowship program. The emergency department provides care for 60-75,000 patients per year. Within the faculty there is a strong interest and national presence in simulation, injury prevention, urgent care and emergency medicine.

The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine ( PHM ) is comprised of an outstanding group of academic faculty and staff who are recognized as local and national leaders in education, quality
improvement, advocacy, informatics, and clinical research. The Division has a thriving fellowship
program now celebrating its tenth year.

The successful candidate should have an exceptional record of accomplishment in health services or population health research and ongoing potential for external research funding. Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills are necessary, and a record of interdisciplinary
collaboration is desirable. Candidates should possess a Doctoral degree (MD and/or MD/PhD) who is licensed or eligible for license in the state of Alabama as well as BC/BE in Pediatrics. A generous
start up package is available to qualified candidates as well as support in search of independent
funding. Salary and tenure status are negotiable based on experience and current academic
achievements.

The UAB Department of Pediatrics has nationally recognized expertise and firmly
established multidisciplinary programs. This position will provide opportunities for growth of
divisional programs as well as opportunities for collaboration with other distinguished programs
within UAB .

Birmingham is the largest city 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 located in the Southeast with easy
access to lakes, mountains, and gulf beaches.

Required Qualifications

MD/PhD, MD, DO

Preferred Qualifications

experience in academic medicine

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F1818P

Open Date
04/07/2022

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

A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment

Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)

Physicians and other clinical faculty candidates who will be employed by the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation ( UAHSF ) or other UAB Medicine entities must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen to be hired.

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