HSOM - Surgery - Open Rank - Vascular Surgeon Scientist

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Company: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Location: Birmingham, AL 35242

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Posting Details

Position Information

School/College
School of Medicine

Title
HSOM - Surgery - Open Rank - Vascular Surgeon Scientist

Assignment Category
Full-Time

Rank
Open Rank

Tenure Status
Open Tenure

Payroll Status
Faculty 12

Job Description

The University of Alabama School of Medicine, Department of Surgery is currently recruiting faculty candidates to be considered for an open rank, open tenure faculty appointment in the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy. The successful candidate is expected to have an interest in basic or translational Vascular Biology research and to meet clinical and teaching needs in the Department of Surgery and the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy.

The UAB Division of Vascular and Endovascular Therapy treats the full spectrum of arterial and venous disorders, and acts as the tertiary care center for the state of Alabama and surrounding states. We offer both an integrated vascular residency and a two-year vascular fellowship. 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 2021-2022 (most recent available), the University's economic impact on the Birmingham area exceeds $12.1 billion to the state. In FY2022, UAB received over $715 million in NIH extramural grants and contracts. As of the fall of 2022, the University employed 26,000 people, had a faculty of 3,176 (~45% of whom are female), and had a student enrollment of just under 22,000 at the undergraduate through doctoral levels. The graduate student population is 64% female and 38% 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 and letter of interest.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold an M.D., D.O., M.D./Ph.D. or D.O./Ph.D, have successfully completed an accredited vascular surgery fellowship or residency, and should be board certified or board eligible in vascular surgery.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F2201P

Open Date
09/12/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

Nondiscrimination Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Pre-employment Background Check

A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)

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