Assistant Professor (Without Tenure), Department of Family Medicine: Research Section

The Department of Family Medicine, University of Washington

Position Description:

The Department of Family Medicine (DFM), University of Washington has a unique opportunity to join our Research Section. We invite applications for assistant professor rank (without tenure due to funding) to join an exciting and growing Research Section with long established successes in the areas of practice-based research, rural health, and health workforce. We also have considerable strengths in many other priority research areas such as integrated behavioral health, cancer detection, informatics, substance use disorder, women’s health, diagnostic testing and cardiovascular disease.

The successful applicant(s) will be on a full-time, 12-month appointment (July 1-June 30) in the clinician researcher pathway (without tenure due to funding). The expected start date is July 1, 2021, or soon thereafter.

The Department of Family Medicine is committed to promoting health equity, and creating an inclusive culture by maintaining a diverse faculty, and values each individual’s unique contributions.

The Department of Family Medicine is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates. The successful candidate will be expected to support the department's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). The successful candidate will be expected to engage in research in one of the following major areas of research in the section.

1. Practice-based research. An opportunity exists to take a major role in the WWAMI regional Practice and Research Network (WPRN) and related practice-based research activities. The WPRN is a practice-based research network (PBRN) funded by the UW’s Institute for Translational Health Sciences (ITHS) that includes clinical sites across the 5 state WWAMI region. The WPRN facilitates diverse areas of research with investigators from multiple departments and institutions.
2. Rural health research. The Department houses the WWAMI Rural Health Research Center (RHRC), which is funded by a multi-year cooperative agreement grant from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). RHRC’s multidisciplinary team conducts research around rural healthcare providers, rural access to home health care, and cancer screening and opioid use disorder.
3. Health workforce research. The Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS) includes two multi-year cooperative agreement grants from HRSA in the areas of allied health and health equity. CHWS conducts policy-relevant research on a wide spectrum of health professions including physicians, nurses, therapists, and the behavioral health workforce. CHWS multidisciplinary team collaborates with investigators across the Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Public Health.
4. Clinical informatics and data science: Several investigators have research programs in areas of complex data sharing, machine learning/predictive analytics, natural language processing, and data visualization. Current research in this area is leveraging UW Medicine electronic medical records and regional and national data sharing networks, as well as a region-wide and national efforts aligned with the multiple institutions in the areas of practice improvement, integrated behavioral health care, health service disparities, COVID19 testing, cancer, diabetes, obesity, substance use, dementia, and complex patients with multiple chronic conditions.
5. Primary Care Innovations. The Primary Care Innovation Lab (PCI-Lab) conducts research to develop and implement new technologies which have the potential to improve care in primary care and community settings. The majority of the research is currently focused on improving diagnosis and monitoring in areas such as respiratory tract infections, smartphone technologies, cancer detection, and blood pressure monitoring.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research, which are crucially important in Family Medicine and to the success of our research enterprise. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop a record of outstanding research, obtain external funding, and contribute to the Department's mission to deliver high quality primary care. Successful candidates will be expected to generate external funding from grants and contracts as a principal investigator or co-investigator in collaboration with other investigators in the Department of Family Medicine, as well as other departments or Schools at UW.

Other duties expected of successful candidates include teaching and services aligned with the academic mission of University of Washington, commensurate with rank. Clinicians are expected to participate in clinical practice at UW Medicine clinical sites. For MD/DO/PA faculty, this would include outpatient family medicine, and if desired obstetrics and inpatient attending at the UWMC-Northwest Campus. For clinical psychology candidates, this would include practice within outpatient behavioral health at one of the UW Medicine Clinics and/or Harborview Medical Center Family Medicine Clinic.

Qualifications:

Applicants are required to either have a) an MD, DO, or foreign equivalent with current certification by the American Board of Family Medicine, or b) a Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Physician Assistant studies (PA) with current certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or c) a PhD (or foreign equivalent) in clinical psychology (or other relevant clinical fields) from an accredited university.

In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduate of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Must have a license or be license eligible in WA state.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should apply through Interfolio with a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least two references via this link http://apply.interfolio.com/83369  For informal inquires, potential candidates should contact Dr. Matthew Thompson, Vice Chair for Research mjt@uw.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Commitment to Diversity:

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

posting expires June 30, 2021

Chair/Chief, Department of Family Medicine

Western University, The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (Schulich Medicine) at Western University (Western), London Health Sciences  Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) are seeking an innovative and visionary Chair/Chief for  the Department of Family Medicine. In keeping with the evolving and dynamic areas of education and research, the  successful candidate, will bring energy and creativity to the role, while maintaining the high standards of our College and  principles of patient care. The successful candidate will be significantly involved in the ongoing evolution of primary care  reform and health care delivery in the region. 

The successful candidate must have the vision to expand the strengths of integrated teaching and research programs  aligned with Schulich Medicine, Western, Lawson Health Research Institute, LHSC and St Joseph’s. They will work  collaboratively with basic and clinical scientists and clinicians. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in  education and administration and the ability to engage faculty in teaching, administrative and leadership duties. They will  have engaged in competency based medical education including the resources and allocations needed to ensure successful  practices in different locations and within different practice models. They will demonstrate a strong understanding of the  accreditation processes that take place on a regular basis. The successful candidate will have a track record of innovation  in education to support a diverse faculty with research, quality assurance, curriculum design and evaluation in the base  family medicine program and the Enhanced Skills program. The successful candidate will engage and support a widely  distributed faculty in curriculum development and delivery in Undergraduate Medical Education. This candidate will be an  individual who is committed to, and engaged in, the Masters and PhD programs in Family Medicine. 

The successful candidate will be invested in seeing the success and growth/expansion of high-quality research in the  Department of Family Medicine and specifically the Centre for Studies in Family Medicine. Extensive experience in  conducting research in family medicine is preferred.  

The successful candidate will have strong leadership, administrative, financial management, and communication skills and  be able to advocate for the departmental mission and goals to its partners and to the community. The successful candidate  is expected to bring innovation to the Department’s Practice Plan to better integrate all faculty and to promote an equitable  climate for research and leadership roles for clinicians of all practice models. The candidate will have the ability to engage  and support a diverse and widely distributed faculty in accordance with the practice plan. 

The Department of Family Medicine serves a defined geographic region, Southwestern Ontario, and is responsive to the  needs of both the urban and rural communities. The Postgraduate Program trains comprehensive family physicians and  future leaders in family medicine through a highly adaptable program in urban, rural, and regional settings across  Southwestern Ontario. A wide variety of enhanced skills programs allow residents to pursue training in areas of special  interest that have been designed to meet local societal needs. In addition to a strong residency program, the Department  makes a significant contribution to the undergraduate medical curriculum in multiple settings.  

The Department’s Masters in Clinical Science (MClSc) degree program, now in its 44th year, is offered in an on-line format  and includes students from all continents. The Department offers a PhD in Family Medicine, focused on producing family  physicians who will be competitive family medicine researchers at the highest levels internationally.  

The Department of Family Medicine has a significant profile in family medicine research. This research is conducted by  members of the Department faculty and through the Centre for Studies in Family Medicine (CSFM). As one of the leading  family medicine research programs in North America, the CSFM conducts exemplary interdisciplinary research in family  medicine, primary care, health systems and community health that transforms the care of patients, providers, and the  population. The CSFM is an integral part of the Department of Family Medicine with a role in residency and graduate  education. 

The Department of Family Medicine faculty are accountable for many clinical areas, primarily outpatient primary care. In  addition, the faculty serves patients in the following areas, acute inpatient, obstetrics and women’s health, sport and exercise medicine, palliative care, emergency medicine, Complex Continuing and Veteran’s Care and Long- Term Care.  

Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent with certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada and be eligible  for licensure in the Province of Ontario. Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience and will be composed  primarily of the following sources: fee for service, alternate funding plan and academic support. The successful candidate will hold a full-time continuing Clinical Academic appointment in the Department of Family Medicine at the rank of Associate  or Full Professor. 

Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty,  staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives  discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and  lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long  opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities. 

With annual research funding exceeding $220 million, and an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of  Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range  of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses. Details about Western University’s Schulich Medicine may be found at www.schulich.uwo.ca; Western University at www.uwo.ca; the Department of Family Medicine at  www.schulich.uwo.ca/familymedicine. 

LHSC is one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and  research. Since 1875, LHSC has provided patient care for the people of London, the region, and beyond. Many national  and international medical breakthroughs have been pioneered at LHSC including the world’s first use of cobalt radiation  and the discovery of vinblastine. Through affiliations with Western University and more than 30 other educational  institutions, LHSC trains more than 1,800 medical and health care professionals annually. LHSC’s 15,000 staff, physicians and residents are committed to achieving its vision of ‘Working together to shape the future of health’. More  information about LHSC can be found at www.lhsc.on.ca

St. Joseph’s is one of Ontario’s leading teaching hospitals, contributing to the advancement of health care, education and  research. St. Joseph’s is a Catholic health care organization, owned by the St. Joseph’s Health Care Society of the Roman  Catholic Diocese of London. St. Joseph’s is comprised of St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkwood Institute, Southwest Centre for  Forensic Mental Health Care, Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, and 12 team and service locations across the region.  St. Joseph’s has major roles in day and short stay surgery, complex chronic disease management, specialized mental  health care, rehabilitation; complex continuing care; palliative care, long term care, and veterans care. More information  about St Joseph’s can be found at www.sjhc.london.on.ca

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit an application including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of  three references, and please ensure that the form available at:  

http://uwo.ca/facultyrelations/physicians/Application_FullTime_Clinical.pdf is included with your application to: 

Dr. John Yoo, Dean & Dr. William Sischek, Integrated Vice President of Medical and Academic Affairs  Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University London, Ontario N6A 5C1, selection.committee@schulich.uwo.ca 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applicants will begin ongoing. The anticipated start date  is to be negotiated.  

Business Addresses:  

Western University, 1151 Richmond Street, N., London, Ontario N6A 5B8, www.uwo.ca 

London Health Sciences Centre, 800 Commissioners Road E., London Ontario, N6A 5W9, www.lhsc.on.ca St. Joseph’s Health Care London, 268 Grosvenor Street, London Ontario, N6A 4V2, www.sjhc.london.on.ca 

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English.  The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity  in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with  disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. 

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.  Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Bayan Moussa or Candace Philpitt (selection.committee@schulich.uwo.ca ).

posting expires July 19, 2020

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor-Family Medicine Tenure Track 

Professor(C20NN) or Associate Professor (C30NN) or Assistant Professor (C40NN)

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Qualifications:

Degree and area of specialization: 

MD/DO and/or PhD; additional MPH 

License/certification:  

If an MD/DO, must have Wisconsin medical licensure required prior to start date. Certification by or eligible for certification by the American Board of Family Medicine and/or the  American Board of Preventive Medicine. 

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: 

Strong candidates for this position will have completed a research fellowship and have research  interest and experience in community-engaged or community based participatory research, health  services research, public health research, primary care research, or related areas. A proven track  record of pursuing and successfully obtaining extramural funds and publication in peer-reviewed  journals is of benefit to an applicant, as is experience in leading research teams including, but not  limited to health services, community health, public health, primary care research, integrative  health, health disparities, or substance misuse and use disorders. 

This position is available to researchers in the beginning of their career, mid-career, or senior-level  researchers who are ready for a leadership role. 

Appointment at rank other than Assistant Professor will require that candidate meets criteria for the  tenure rank at UW-Madison. Additionally, UW School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines apply  for appointment at full or associate professor rank. 

Position Description: 

The University of Wisconsin, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, a leader in  Family Medicine research, teaching, and service, is seeking an MD/DO and/or PhD trained health  researcher with a successful track record of peer-reviewed publication and grant funding. 

The preferred candidate will have demonstrated success in obtaining external funding, will excel in  effective and positive communication, be able to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary research  teams across the department, medical school, university and the state, as well as independently.  They should be familiar with quantitative and qualitative research methods, data collection and  analysis, and summarizing and publishing research findings. The ideal candidate will be looking to  lead their own project, collaborate across departments, publish extensively, and develop new  research initiatives. More experienced candidates will be expected to provide research mentoring to  junior faculty and fellows. For those with clinical training, there will be opportunity to see patients or perform other clinical duties. 

The successful candidate will support the five objectives for high-quality primary care as defined by  the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine  

(https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/implementing-high-quality-primary-care). They are:  payment; access; workforce; health information technology; and accountability.

Principal Duties:

This faculty researcher will have responsibilities that include research, teaching various learners  include medical students, residents, fellows and others in clinical and research settings, as well as  clinical care responsibilities of 20% - 40% FTE, if applicable.  The successful candidate will be an integral part of a departmental community health initiative designed to bridge the gap between academic medicine, clinical medicine, the health care delivery  system, and the community. They will join a group of DFMCH faculty who conduct research in focus  areas including, but not limited to, community based participatory research, alcohol and/or  substance misuse and use disorders, respiratory infections and infectious disease surveillance,  integrative health, health disparities research, obesity prevention, inter professional primary care  teams, health care literacy, artificial intelligence in primary care, value-based care and primary care  service. The candidate will meet regularly with research team members to develop and submit grant  proposals for external funding, oversee grant activities, supervise and participate in data collection  and analysis, and examine project results, develop human subjects protocols, collaborate in the  preparation and writing of progress reports and publications, and in the presentation of the research project at local, regional, and national meetings. The faculty will be expected to participate in  professional, public, and university service and faculty governance appropriate to the faculty rank  and carry leadership responsibilities. 

The successful candidate may provide consultative support and expertise for statewide DFMCH  faculty and stakeholders regarding community research and evaluation methods. There are excellent opportunities to collaborate with a group of health services researchers within the department,  across the Madison and the UW System Campuses, the State Department of Health Services, and  Wisconsin communities through the Department's Statewide Clinical Campus. This includes  opportunity to work with partners in the UW Madison Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (www.ictr.wisc.edu), the Collaborative Center for Health Equity (https://ictr.wisc.edu/HealthEquityCenter) and to partner with the Milwaukee Center for Urban and Population Health (http://www.cuph.org/). Extensive resources to support health services research  are available through the department and the ICTR Health Innovation Program (www.hip.wisc.edu)  as well as the Wisconsin Partnership Program.

The Centennial Scholars and Centennial Clinicians Programs are designed to support departments in  hiring and developing diverse faculty from groups who experience health disparities in Wisconsin.  Faculty diversity enhances the quality of education, clinical care and research at the University of  Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. If the final candidate is qualified for the Centennial  Scholars/Clinicians program, the department will submit an application on their behalf. 

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health and the School of Medicine and Public  Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but also as a  valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from  candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring. 

Employee class: SMPH/FAMILY MED

Department(s):Faculty Full time salary rate: Negotiable ANNUAL (12 months)

Appointment percent:50% - 100%

Anticipated begin date: September 1, 2021

Number of positions: 1

Department Contact: Sheena Frydrych

Phone: 608-263-0915

1100 Delaplaine Ct
1808 Delaplaine Ct 1100 Madison, WI 53715-1840

Phone TTY: 608-263-2473
Email: sheena.frydrych@fammed.wisc.edu

To ensure full consideration, please apply by July 15, 2021. The position will remain open and applicants may be considered until the position is filled. Applications must be received through our online UW application system. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered.
Interested candidates are required to use the online UW Job Application system to submit the following:
-Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
-A cover letter describing 1) your interest in this position, 2) what you would bring to the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, 3) how the Department could contribute to your career, and 4) how you would contribute to the Department's mission to foster an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace.
References will be requested as part of the recruitment process.

To ensure consideration, application must be received by:
July 15, 2021

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: http://www.oed.wisc.edu/478.htm
NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.  UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

posting expires August 25, 2020

Multiple Faculty Positions with the University of Missouri Department of Family and Community Medicine

The University of Missouri - Columbia, Missouri (USA) 

The University of Missouri Department of Family and Community Medicine is recruiting faculty members to contribute to the mission of improving the health of Missourians while creating exemplary care environments for effective teaching of medical students and resident physicians.

The department is thriving and has been ranked as one of the Top 10 in the country for more than 25 years. Family Medicine physicians and residents staff 10 community-based clinics, with five in rural areas, serving 65,000 patients in more than 160,000 annual patient visits. Their research educational pipeline is robust and focused on developing the next generation of primary care researchers.

The department has highly motivated, collaborative and intelligent faculty members with diverse interests and advanced skills in a variety of investigative designs and analyses applicable to family medicine research. They want to expand their research enterprise and are searching for candidates to fill three new positions.

Multiple positions are available. Click below to learn more or apply.

• Faculty Director of Practice Based Learning Network (JOB ID 36757)
• Health Services Researcher (JOB ID 36754)
• Implementation Scientist (JOB ID 36753)