School of Medicine-Associate Professor-Med-Preventive Medicine

Position Information School/College School of Medicine Title School of Medicine-Associate Professor-Med-Preventive Medicine Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Associate Professor Tenure Status Open Tenure Payroll Status Faculty 12 Job Description The Division of Preventive Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine seeks doctoral-level scientists, MD, PhD, or DrPH, for an Associate Professor position with open tenure status.
Rank, salary, and tenure status commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Mid to senior level career investigator who have established independent research programs and demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding is sought.
Physician candidates must be board certified or board eligible in a pertinent specialty and eligible to be licensed in Alabama.
Candidates from a variety of disciplines such as medicine, public health, behavioral science, psychology, or epidemiology are invited to apply.
We seek to enhance existing collaborations and build on research strengths in multiple areas including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, cancer prevention and control, and life-course and aging, with cross-cutting themes of health disparities/vulnerable populations, outcomes research, community-based behavioral science, biostatistics, and population-based clinical trials and observational studies.
For clinician scientists, clinical practice linkages are available through affiliated health care systems.
Candidates will be considered who have experience and a strong interest in the prevention and management of chronic diseases, including cancer; cardiovascular disease; diabetes and obesity; chronic diseases and/or genetic epidemiology; health services research; patient and provider outcomes; quality of care and clinical effectiveness; racial disparities; and women’s health.
UAB research grants and awards are at a record high, exceeding $527 million in FY18, including $320 million in NIH funding for FY18.
UAB ranks 15th in federal funding nationally among public universities (top 4 percent) and 31st overall (top 5 percent).
UAB’s Department of Medicine consistently ranks in the top 20 departments nationally for NIH funding.
Both the division and department provide a vibrant environment that stimulates professional growth and provides access to an outstanding infrastructure.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and application packet including curriculum vitae, research interest/expertise, and the names of three references.
Evaluation of applications will occur as they are received and will continue until the position is filled.
Required Qualifications Doctoral candidates from a variety of disciplines such as medicine, public health, behavioral science, psychology, or epidemiology are invited to apply.
We seek to enhance existing collaborations and build on research strengths in multiple areas including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, cancer prevention and control, and life-course and aging, with cross cutting themes of health disparities/vulnerable populations, outcomes research, community-based behavioral science, biostatistics, and population-based clinical trials and observational studies.
For clinician scientists, clinical practice linkages are available through affiliated healthcare systems.
Preferred Qualifications Candidates will be considered who have experience and a strong interest in the prevention and management of chronic diseases, including cancer; cardiovascular disease; diabetes and obesity; genetic epidemiology; health services; patient and provider outcomes; quality of care and clinical effectiveness; racial disparities; and women’s health.
Candidates whose research aligns with existing senior faculty’s research is advantageous to promote mentorship and collaboration.
Posting Detail Information Posting Number F2167P Open Date 06/27/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Please write a statement that is up to one page single-spaced describing your past, present, and future efforts to advance diversity and inclusion in education, research, and /or service.
If you do not have past experience, please describe your awareness and any related background about the importance of diversity.
* Diversity refers to the variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstances.
Differences include race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, geographic region, and more.
EEO Statement UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation.
UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.
COVID-19 Vaccination Statement The laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination continue to evolve.
Please be aware that UAB may determine that obtaining the COVID-19 or related vaccination is a requirement for this position, based on legal changes or otherwise.
If that occurs, the successful candidate may be required to submit proof of vaccination or obtain an approved vaccination exemption as a condition of employment.
Pre-employment Background Check A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable) In addition, 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 and nicotine screen to be hired.