Heersink School of Medicine - Open Rank - Department of Medicine - General Internal Medicine

Position Information School/College School of Medicine Title Heersink School of Medicine - Open Rank - Department of Medicine - General Internal Medicine Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Open Rank Tenure Status Open Tenure Payroll Status Faculty 12 Job Description The University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, is seeking applications from BC/BE internists for positions at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, tenure earning/non-tenure earning depending upon qualifications and level of experience.
The selected individual will participate in division teaching programs, inpatient attending 3-4 months per year, and supervising residents and medical students.
Opportunities are also available to join our growing academic hospitalist faculty or our outpatient private practice setting.
Focus on hospital transitions of care, quality and safety is highly desirable.
Division members lead education programs for medical students, residents and fellows; members also lead research and scholarship projects in medical education, quality and patient safety.
UAB Medicine is the third largest public academic medical center in the country, with more than 1,900 beds and almost 18,000 employees.
UAB Hospital is the centerpiece of the UAB Health System and is the teaching hospital for the UAB 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.
In addition to the UAB Hospital, UAB Medicine includes The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital, UAB Callahan Eye Hospital, as well as several primary and specialty care clinics, a dozen member and affiliate hospitals within Alabama, more than 10 cancer associates in the Southeast, and the Viva Health HMO.
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.
In tandem with our institution’s strong diversity efforts, UAB highly encourages candidates from underrepresented minorities to apply.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (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.
In alignment with UAB School of Medicine’s mission to reflect the diversity of our community and meet the needs of our diverse population, candidates are required as part of the application process to provide a statement that is up to one page single-spaced describing their contributions to promote diversity and inclusion.
Required Qualifications Candidates must have an MD or other doctoral degree in a related field and relevant postdoctoral experience.
MD candidates must be board certified or board eligible in a pertinent specialty.
Preferred Qualifications Posting Detail Information Posting Number F2006P Open Date 11/29/2022 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)