School of Medicine - Assistant Professor - Plastic Surgery
Full Time
Birmingham, AL 35294
Posted
Job description
Position Information
School/College
School of Medicine
Title
School of Medicine - Assistant Professor - Plastic Surgery
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Rank
Assistant Professor
Tenure Status
Open Tenure
Payroll Status
Faculty 12
Job Description
The University of Alabama Birmingham, Heersink School of Medicine, Department of Surgery is currently recruiting faculty candidates to be considered for a tenure track or non-tenure track faculty appointment in the
Division of Plastic Surgery. The successful candidate will be expected to meet clinical, research and teaching needs, as applicable.
UAB
Plastic Surgery provides a broad range of surgical services, including aesthetic surgery, breast reconstruction, hand surgery, cleft/craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery, microsurgical reconstruction and general plastic surgery spanning the spectrum of the specialty. Research initiative include basic science, translational and outcomes based projects. Currently, the
UAB
Plastic Surgery Residency Program trains seven residents under the independent training model. 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 2020-2021 (most recent available), the University’s economic impact on the Birmingham area exceeds $7 billion to the state. In FY2020, UAB received over $325 million in NIH extramural grants and contracts. As of the fall of 2021, the University employed 23,000 people, had a faculty of 2,459 (43% of whom are female), and had a student enrollment of just under 23,000 at the undergraduate through doctoral levels. The graduate student population is 67% female and 30% 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. or M.D./Ph.D. and will be an outstanding leader and highly skilled, widely recognized in the field with a strong track record. Candidate should have substantial professional work experience in one or more areas of research, teaching and/or service
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F2085P
Open Date
03/10/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
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)
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 screen to be hired.
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