Description

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine ( UAB Heersink SOM ) is currently seeking an energetic and innovative leader to develop and expand the outpatient and telemedicine services provided by the Pediatric Infectious Diseases division. The current division focus largely is on satisfying the inpatient demand at Children's Hospital of Alabama for infectious diseases consultative services. This has left additional opportunities for outpatient and remote (telemedicine) services.. Given the changes in the delivery of healthcare that were implemented during the COVID -19 pandemic, the division now seeks to develop these services to better care for children across the state of Alabama. Additional opportunities for this position to meet these goals may include partnering with public health officials to assist in disease control activities in rural areas across the state. The position will report to the Co-Directors of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Division, who in turn report to the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics.

Rank, salary and tenure status will be commensurate with the experience of the candidate and will consist of a guaranteed salary and comprehensive benefits package.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree (MD, DO, or MD/Ph.D.) and be board-certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Expertise in telemedicine and the provision of outpatient pediatric infectious diseases services are particularly sought. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of academic achievement through innovative teaching, excellence in clinical care, and scholarly publications, and have an interest in pursuing academic activities. Contribution to national and international meetings and professional committees is beneficial.

THE INSTITUTION

The UAB Heersink SOM* is a multi-campus medical school with its main campus in Birmingham and three regional campuses in Huntsville, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa. With more than 1,700 full-time faculty and almost 2,000 medical and graduate students, the Heersink SOM ranks 8th in NIH funding among public institutions, and 21st nationally among all institutions. Three departments within the Heersink SOM were ranked in the top 10 for NIH funding in 2021 (Dermatology, #2; Microbiology, #9; and Biomedical Engineering, #10), and the Department of Pediatrics was ranked #17 nationally. In terms of NIAID funding, the Heersink SOM ranks #10 nationally.

UAB currently is experiencing major and sustained investment and growth, due to both its exceptional research faculty and its culture of collaboration. UAB , through concerted and strategic investments in its clinical and research enterprise, has undergone an amazing transformation in the past five years and has strengthened its status and reputation as a leader in medical training, biomedical discovery, innovation, and patient care.

In 2021, UAB was named the Best Large Employer by Forbes, and is ranked #4 for diversity. Driven by an intensely collaborative and entrepreneurial character, UAB is one of the leading economic engines of the State, with a nearly $4 billion budget and a statewide economic impact exceeding $7 billion annually. UAB is Alabama's largest employer with more than 23,000 employees; it supports more than 64,000 jobs statewide. UAB received nearly $849 million in research grants and extramural awards for the 12-month period ending Sept. 30, 2021.

UAB Heersink SOM is located in Birmingham, Alabama.** Relocation to the Birmingham area is required for this role.

For More information regarding this opportunity, please contact

David Kimberlin, MD

[email protected]

*For more information about UAB Heersink SOM , please visit:

https://www.uab.edu/medicine/home/

**For more information about Birmingham, please visit: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/home/about/birmingham

Required Qualifications

MD, DO, or MD/PhD

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F2096P

Open Date
03/31/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

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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