HSOM - Surgery - Open Rank - Vascular Surgeon Scientist

Position Information School/College School of Medicine Title HSOM - Surgery - Open Rank - Vascular Surgeon Scientist Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Open Rank Tenure Status Open Tenure Payroll Status Faculty 12 Job Description The University of Alabama School of Medicine, Department of Surgery is currently recruiting faculty candidates to be considered for an open rank, open tenure faculty appointment in the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy.
The successful candidate is expected to have an interest in basic or translational Vascular Biology research and to meet clinical and teaching needs in the Department of Surgery and the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy.
The UAB Division of Vascular and Endovascular Therapy treats the full spectrum of arterial and venous disorders, and acts as the tertiary care center for the state of Alabama and surrounding states.
We offer both an integrated vascular residency and a two-year vascular fellowship.
In addition to our focus on patient care, we also provide an environment that supports the education of health professionals and encourages advanced research to further medical science.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, one of three autonomous institutions within The University of Alabama System, is the only four-year, public university in the state’s largest metropolitan area.
The University spans 100 blocks in the city center with over 250 buildings providing over 13 million feet of assignable space.
For fiscal year 2021-2022 (most recent available), the University’s economic impact on the Birmingham area exceeds $12.
1 billion to the state.
In FY2022, UAB received over $715 million in NIH extramural grants and contracts.
As of the fall of 2022, the University employed 26,000 people, had a faculty of 3,176 (~45% of whom are female), and had a student enrollment of just under 22,000 at the undergraduate through doctoral levels.
The graduate student population is 64% female and 38% are among ethnic minorities.
UAB is comprised of 10 academic colleges and schools in the health sciences and academic areas.
The UAB Academic Health Center includes the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Optometry, Public Health, Health Professions; the Graduate School; and the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences.
The University’s academic campus consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Schools of Business, Education, and Engineering; the Graduate School; and the Mervyn Sterne Library.
The university has 136 endowed chairs/professorships.
UAB has been ranked among the top quarter of all U.
S.
colleges and universities by The Princeton Review, and among the top 10 for diversity for three consecutive years.
In tandem with our institution’s strong diversity efforts, UAB encourages candidates from underrepresented diverse backgrounds and different race/ethnic populations to apply.
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.
A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Interested candidates should submit their current CV, letter of interest, and a statement that is one page maximum 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*.
To apply online: https://uab.
peopleadmin.
com/ *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.
Required Qualifications The successful candidate will hold an M.
D.
, D.
O.
, M.
D.
/Ph.
D.
or D.
O.
/Ph.
D, have successfully completed an accredited vascular surgery fellowship or residency, and should be board certified or board eligible in vascular surgery.
Preferred Qualifications Posting Detail Information Posting Number F2201P Open Date 09/12/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Please write a statement that is a one page maximum 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)