School of Medicine - Open Rank - Interventional Radiologist (Faculty)

Position Information School/College School of Medicine Title School of Medicine - Open Rank - Interventional Radiologist (Faculty) Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Open Rank Tenure Status Open Tenure Payroll Status Faculty 12 Job Description The Department of Radiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking an interventional radiologist.
The interventional radiology group at UAB provides services and oversight at the University Hospital and Children’s of Alabama, as well as adult and pediatric outpatient clinics.
All of these facilities exist on one campus, contributing to excellent and convenient multidisciplinary care.
The UAB Department of Radiology consists of 96 faculty members, including 16 physicists and PhD researchers.
The division of interventional radiology has nine full time faculty, four physician assistants, and all interventional radiology residency training pathways.
We are recruiting a tenth faculty for continued growth.
The ideal candidate will actively participate in teaching, research, and service as well as in collaborating with other departments.
Qualified applicants will hold an American Board of Radiology Certificate of Advanced Qualification in Interventional Radiology CAQ or have CAQ eligibility.
Academic rank and tenure status will depend on qualifications and experience.
UAB Medicine is the fourth largest public academic medical center in the country, with more than 1,200 beds and more than 19,500 employees.
UAB Hospital is the centerpiece of the UAB Health System and is the teaching hospital for the Heersink School of Medicine.
Situated among major research centers and clinics, UAB Hospital provides patients with a complete range of primary and specialty care services, as well as the most up-to-date treatments and innovations in health care.
UAB ranks 20th in overall funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the medical center was recently recognized as a top 25 cancer center by U.
S.
News and World Report.
In 2021, Forbes named UAB the #1 best large employer in America and #4 for diversity, rising above all healthcare entities and numerous well known organizations.
Located in the heart of the Southeast, Birmingham is a short drive from Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga, New Orleans, Memphis and Gulf Coast beaches.
Some of the most beautiful suburbs in the United States surround the city.
With its picturesque surroundings, Birmingham has been recognized as an “All American City”, one of the top ten American cities to live and work, and one of the top ten entrepreneurial and job growth hot spots in America.
The combination of pleasant weather, geography, diverse culture, activities, and lifestyle make this city a wonderful place to live, raise a family, and practice medicine.
Click here to see why Birmingham is “a place for anyone”.
In tandem with our institution’s strong diversity efforts, UAB highly encourages candidates from underrepresented minorities to apply.
Required Qualifications Qualified applicants will hold an American Board of Radiology Certificate of Advanced Qualification in Interventional Radiology CAQ or have CAQ eligibility Preferred Qualifications Experience with Pediatric Interventional Radiology Posting Detail Information Posting Number F1778P Open Date 02/02/2022 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Request for Diversity Statement In alignment with the UAB School of Medicine’s mission to reflect the diversity of our community and to meet the educational and clinical needs of our diverse population, contributions that promote diversity and inclusion are given recognition in the evaluation of the candidate’s qualifications.
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 related background about the importance of diversity.
* Examples of your efforts may include, but are not limited to, developing strategies for the educational or professional advancement of students in underrepresented groups; efforts to advance diversity and inclusion in education; and activities such as recruitment, retention, and mentoring or advising underrepresented students or new faculty.
* 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.
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