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Assistant/Associate Health Sciences Clinical Professor - Obstetrical Care Focus

University of California, Davis School of Medicine

The Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine is recruiting full time faculty member in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank with an Obstetrical Care Focus. Faculty in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series are expected to engage in teaching, professional competence and activity, scholarly or creative activities, and University/public service.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The position would be expected to contribute with distinction in the areas of clinical care, teaching mentoring of trainees scholarly and/or creative activities, and University and public service. Specific core duties, functions and responsibilities include:

  • Share in the coverage of daytime and after-hours inpatient obstetrics (labor and delivery) shifts, as part of a Departmental Family Medicine obstetrics faculty attending coverage pool.
  • Providing direct outpatient clinical care in all aspects of family medicine, with a strong focus on prenatal care, reproductive health care, and infant and pediatric care
  • Teaching and supervision of residents and medical students in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, with an emphasis on supervision in the above listed areas of clinical emphasis.
  • Contributing to departmental, University and public service

For the full position description and to apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06268.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

  • Candidates must possess an M.D. or D.O.,
  • Have completed or currently in the last year of a residency, in Family and Community Medicine.
  • Be Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine
  • Ability to obtain a Medical License in the State of California
  • Current outpatient clinical practice including outpatient infant, pediatric, prenatal, and postpartum care and reproductive health care.
  • Current inpatient practice with a strong focus on obstetrical care including surgical obstetrics, and care of newborns.
  • Demonstrated experience in the teaching of residents and students
  • Commitment to providing care to diverse and under-served populations receiving care in FQHCs
  • Comfort with providing full spectrum reproductive care to gender diverse patients

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • OB and reproductive health fellowship training or equivalent
  • Comfort with medically complex pregnant patients

REQUIREMENTS
Qualified applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, Statement of Teaching, Statement of Contributions to Diversity, and contact information for 3-5 professional references online.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for applicable deadlines. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/.

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals’ with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at: http://www.uscis.gov/everify.

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our strategic plan: “To Boldly Go,” our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs’ Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity Statement. UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan.” There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety.

The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.

posting expires November 12, 2024

Family Medicine Physician

Mayo Clinic Department of Family Medicine

The Department of Family Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, invites board certified or board eligible Family Physicians to apply for a full-time position. The Department of Family Medicine is dedicated to providing reliable, high value, patient-centered, evidence-based medicine in an innovative clinical environment that is supported by education and research. Family Medicine physicians and allied health staff practice in a team environment and serve a large and diverse community at four practice sites.

Key Position Responsibilities:
The position is a continuity care practice, including population health management. Based on the interest of the applicant, there is opportunity to practice the full spectrum family medicine practice, including obstetrics/pediatrics/ preventive services for all age groups, as well as acute care and hospital service responsibilities. Patient care responsibilities would be complemented by participation in education (medical school and/or residency) and research.

Community Information:
Rochester, MN Mayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, a vibrant, friendly city that provides a highly livable environment for more than 34,000 Mayo staff and students. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States because of its affordable cost of living, healthy lifestyle, excellent school systems and exceptionally high quality of life.

Join the authority in medicine and partner with the nation’s best hospital (U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023), ranked #1 in more specialties than any other care provider. And as one of FORTUNE Magazine’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work For, Mayo Clinic Health System delivers on a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and – most importantly – a life-changing career.

How to Apply:
For more information, contact Jeannie Green, Physician Recruiter, at green.jeannie@mayo.edu or call 507-238-8595, or visit jobs.mayoclinic.org/familymedicine to explore current opportunities.

posting expires October 21, 2024

Associate Chair for Research Programs

Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan School of Medicine

Job Summary
The Department of Family Medicine at the University of Michigan has initiated a strategic hiring
initiative to identify an Associate Chair for Research Programs and are now requesting nominations and
applications for this position. We are seeking candidates at the senior level (Professor or Associate
Professor). Candidates should have an M.D., D.O., PhD., or equivalent, and the passion and skills to be
successful in a research-intensive university. Priority will be given to candidates who display
longstanding and sustained enthusiasm for research and who have interests that align with those of our
current faculty roster. Current faculty research interests include:

  • Women’s health
  • Health behaviors to prevent or manage medical illness
  • Prevention and detection of disease
  • Technology to change patient behavior or physician practice
  • Integrative and complementary medicine
  • Primary care behavioral health
  • Disability health
  • Mixed methods research

The University of Michigan is one of the highest-ranked public universities in the nation and one of the
world’s preeminent research institutions. Michigan Medicine at the University of Michigan is one of 19
independent academic units and one of seven health science schools and colleges within the University
of Michigan.


Candidates for this associate chair position will be expected to maintain their own robust, ongoing
research program and oversee the department’s research mission among the research, instructional
faculty, clinical track faculty, fellows, and residents. This includes but is not limited to oversight and
mentorship of research and instructional track faculty, overseeing the recruitment of research and
instructional track faculty, maximizing research collaborations with other Departments, Schools, and
Institutes as well as with industry, and managing research offices, facilities, and research staff in
conjunction with the Research Administrator. Successful candidates will be expected to maintain
extramural funding for an active research program at the University of Michigan. Patient care
(outpatient, inpatient, or both) can be part of the position, as is teaching of medical students, house
officers, and research fellows.


The University of Michigan Medical School's Department of Family Medicine is a nationally recognized
leader in patient care, education, and research ranking #6 in US News and World Report rankings. Since
the Department was founded in 1978, our presence has exemplified the principles of family medicine.
Our 100+ faculty run six thriving health centers; educate 39 residents, on average 12 fellows, and
hundreds of medical students annually; and foster a top-rated, innovative research program. Our
research program is consistently rated as one of the top ten funded NIH departments of family
medicine. We boast over 20 research and instructional track faculty with a balanced mix of physician
and PhD researchers. Since 2000, the research unit has engaged in over 65 externally funded research
projects, including major collaborations with the School of Nursing, the Departments of Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, the School of Public Health, the Institute for Social Research, the College of Pharmacy, and the Cancer Center. We maintain our own statistical and data management core, project management and IRB personnel available to assist with research projects, and a social media and promotional group.

Required Qualifications:
We seek candidates passionate about family medicine research with expertise in one of our core areas
of expertise to improve patient and community outcomes across the care continuum, including
obstetrics, pediatrics, AYA, adult, and geriatrics.


The successful candidate must have a doctoral degree, along with an outstanding record of performing
cutting-edge research and producing high-quality/high impact scientific publications. Associate Professor candidates should demonstrate academic independence by 1) publishing high-quality, peer- reviewed research; 2) mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty 3) teaching residents and or undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise; 4) demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and 5) having independent research funding or showing outstanding promise for future funding. At the Professor rank, candidates should also demonstrate a consistent and ongoing record of securing research funding, as well as experience and skill in providing leadership that will advance the scholarly excellence of the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School.

 

How to Apply:
For best consideration, interested candidates should email the following materials to Blythe Bieber
(bbieber@umich.edu) by September 15, 2024. The search committee will review applications as they
are received, and they may extend the deadline if needed.

The materials below should be submitted:

  • Letter of interest
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research statement (up to 2 pages)
  • Teaching statement (1 page)
  • Diversity statement (1 page)
  • Up to three examples of your research publications
  • Full names and email addresses for at least three references

Michigan Medical seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Department of Family Medicine, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status. The University of Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. www.umich.edu

posting expires October 21, 2024

Open-Rank Tenure Track Research Faculty - Department of Family and Community Medicine

Ohio State University

Expanding Tenure Track Primary Care Research Faculty

The Ohio State University College of Medicine is seeking full-time, open-rank tenure track position applicants for PhD Researchers to join the Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) and our community of research faculty members as we continue to expand our team!

Recognized for providing excellent clinical care, developing and expanding nationally recognized and extramurally funded research programs, and building strategic research collaborations inside and outside the institution, our aim is to develop a leading primary care research program. Tenure track faculty will dedicate the majority of their time to research, but also to make significant contributions to the education mission of the Department. Applicants with expertise in community-engaged research, implementation science, mixed methods, health equity, primary care research, and health services research are encouraged to apply. The Department conducts innovative, high-impact, health outcomes and health services research in areas such as: dissemination and implementation of preventive services; alcohol and substance use disorders; maternal/ child health; clinical health information technology; telehealth; primary care redesign; health disparities and equity; and clinical communication in complex disease.

DFCM operates 10 clinical practices, including a designated federally-qualified health center, with over 60 faculty and 28 residents. The DFCM is an exceptional department in an exceptional environment. It fully integrates foundational and clinical science to prepare students to practice personalized medicine. Our department faculty members continue to advance knowledge of best practices in primary care through nationally-funded efforts, such as the development of the Ohio Primary Care Innovation Network. Ongoing collaborations between the Department of Family and Community Medicine and the Divisions of General Internal Medicine and Ambulatory Pediatrics seek to bolster medical research in primary care. Together, our successful efforts have resulted in major increases in published research and significant gains in grant support for health services and implementation science research. Faculty will have opportunity to collaborate with this wide network of outstanding clinicians and investigators across OSU. They will have access to university resources including the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (OSU’s Clinical and Translational Science Award from the NIH), Research Informatics Services, and the Clinical Trials Management Office.

Requirements: PhD Researchers will have a PhD in health services research, epidemiology, or a related field; and at least three years of collaborative research experience in a post-doctoral fellow and/or faculty position.

Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a health services research fellowship, clinical scholars program, or similar is preferred. Ideal candidates would have an established record of publishing their research and obtaining funding, outstanding clinical and interpersonal skills, affinity for mentoring others, capacity to build and maintain productive collaborations, and ability to build and sustain an independent program of research.

Job Details:

  • Required Travel: None
  • Min Education: Ph.D.
  • Min Experience: 3-5 Years

Full position details

For more information and/or consideration to join our team, please email your cover letter and CV to:
Jennifer Egan, Department Administrator
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
jennifer.egan@osumc.edu

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.

Posting expires October 14, 2024

Implementation Scientist – Assistant Professor of Primary Care & Population Health

Stanford University

The Division of Primary Care & Population Health (https://med.stanford.edu/pcph.html) in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University seeks a physician scientist to join the division as Assistant Professor in the University Medical Line or University Tenure Line. Applicants must have an MD or equivalent, with board eligibility or certification in medicine (family medicine, general internal medicine, geriatrics, or palliative care), and research interests in applied delivery science or implementation science. Postdoctoral training in applied clinical or health services research is preferred. We are particularly interested in candidates with methodological training, the ability to integrate effective interventions at the institutional level, and the potential for influential publication.
 
The predominant criterion for appointment in the University Tenure Line is a major commitment to research and teaching. The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the University Medical Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill. Faculty line will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
 
The successful candidate should have the ability to bridge service barriers with evidenced-based implementation strategies that are patient-centered and influential for addressing health inequities, in addition to the potential for productive collaborations with delivery system innovators and leaders. We expect the successful candidate to contribute to the department’s mission through the mentoring and teaching of residents, fellows, and other graduate-level trainees associated with the Stanford University School of Medicine. Potential for obtaining competitive research funding and the ability to serve as the Primary Investigator of multidisciplinary research teams are highly desired.
 
The clinical content area should be within the broad bounds of our Division to include primary care, family medicine, general internal medicine, geriatrics, and palliative care. The research activities of the Division of Primary Care and Population Health are diverse. Current areas of focus include health policy, quality of care, delivery system innovation, pain and symptom measurement and management, goals of care communication, global health, appropriate use of medications, health informatics and other applications of technology and bioinformatics, organization science, implementation science, health economics, and biomedical ethics. These domains offer unique opportunities for the successful candidate to conduct team science with researchers in other clinical Divisions, the Departments of Health Policy and Epidemiology in the School of Medicine, in addition to Stanford’s School of Business and School of Engineering.
 
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
 
The Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion of how their work and experience will further these ideals. Additional information about Stanford’s IDEAL initiative may be found here: https://ideal.stanford.edu/about-ideal.
 
Applications will be reviewed beginning October 21, 2024 and accepted until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a detailed letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, and the names of three references at https://apptrkr.com/5552164. References will not be contacted without the applicant’s consent. For questions, please contact Faculty Affairs Specialist, Melanie Gutierrez melanieg@stanford.edu.
 
The expected base pay range for this Assistant Professor position is $275,000 – $289,000.
 
This pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It does not include all components of the School of Medicine’s faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs. For more information about compensation and our wide-range of benefits (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards), including housing assistance (https://fsh.stanford.edu), please contact the hiring department.
 
Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

posting expires September 25, 2024

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