DOM-Open Rank-Division Director-Nephrology
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Location: Birmingham, AL 35242
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Posting Details
Position Information
School/College
School of Medicine
Title
DOM-Open Rank-Division Director-Nephrology
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Rank
Open Rank
Tenure Status
Open Tenure
Payroll Status
Faculty 12
Job Description
Open to current Division of Nephrology Faculty Only
The Department of Medicine seeks applications of faculty for the position of Director, Division of Nephrology. The division of Nephrology boasts incredible strength across the tripartite mission areas and is backed by a health system and school with new leadership and renewed institutional support for research, training, and clinical care that will improve the health of the state, the region, and beyond. The incoming director will have the unique opportunity to harness this momentum and continue to grow an already prominent division's reach, reputation, and impact.
The incoming director will articulate an inspiring vision and lead the development of a strategic plan that will drive the division as a leader in the field and an essential partner at UAB. The director must have a nuanced understanding of how to create a positive culture: one that is inclusive, promotes wellness, and is collegial. There are immeasurable opportunities for collaboration for the division of nephrology and the director must be creative and proactive in identifying and utilizing those partnerships. The successful director will bring experience in growing a robust research portfolio, ensuring excellence of care across a complex and demanding clinical landscape, and inspiring innovation in education and training. The director will also have experience recruiting and mentoring faculty, staff, and trainees. Above all, the director must have generosity of spirit in working with others, the ability to strategically steward resources well, know how to build strong teams, and be visionary and ambitious in leading a unified vision.
Position Role and Responsibilities
The Director, Division of Nephrology, reports to the Chair, Department of Medicine. The Division Director will have the following main responsibilities, in partnership with the Division Administrator:
Development of a strategic vision and related plans for the Division, with modification and innovation over time.
Development and stewardship of the Division's culture and its values, to create a community that will attract talented, committed, and ambitious faculty, staff, and trainees of all backgrounds from around the world.
Design and oversight of the structure and function of the Division, to include sections or other elements as needed.
Oversight and management of Division finances, fulfilling relevant fiduciary responsibilities.
Oversight of endowed positions assigned to the Division and its faculty.
Recruitment, development, retention, and oversight of faculty, including the delegation of related responsibilities.
Growth of the Division's research portfolio that wins national recognition and includes NIH funding of $21 million with PIs in the Division.
Maintenance of outstanding educational programs and faculty, and development of educational programs that win national recognition and advance national goals in novel ways.
Personal Characteristics
Candidates should have the following characteristics:
Faculty member in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
Accomplished record as a scholar, including peer-reviewed publications recognized for their excellence
Demonstrated generosity of spirit in the mentoring and development of others
Demonstrated stewardship of finances and resources
Ability to work effectively in teams and to build teams
Vision for future directions and the related ability to inspire and develop others
Ambition to create a division that is a global leader in the integration of research, education, and clinical care to equitably care for individuals and populations in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.
Required Qualifications
MD required
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F2543P
Open Date
12/09/2024
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)
About University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Position Information
School/College
School of Medicine
Title
DOM-Open Rank-Division Director-Nephrology
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Rank
Open Rank
Tenure Status
Open Tenure
Payroll Status
Faculty 12
Job Description
Open to current Division of Nephrology Faculty Only
The Department of Medicine seeks applications of faculty for the position of Director, Division of Nephrology. The division of Nephrology boasts incredible strength across the tripartite mission areas and is backed by a health system and school with new leadership and renewed institutional support for research, training, and clinical care that will improve the health of the state, the region, and beyond. The incoming director will have the unique opportunity to harness this momentum and continue to grow an already prominent division's reach, reputation, and impact.
The incoming director will articulate an inspiring vision and lead the development of a strategic plan that will drive the division as a leader in the field and an essential partner at UAB. The director must have a nuanced understanding of how to create a positive culture: one that is inclusive, promotes wellness, and is collegial. There are immeasurable opportunities for collaboration for the division of nephrology and the director must be creative and proactive in identifying and utilizing those partnerships. The successful director will bring experience in growing a robust research portfolio, ensuring excellence of care across a complex and demanding clinical landscape, and inspiring innovation in education and training. The director will also have experience recruiting and mentoring faculty, staff, and trainees. Above all, the director must have generosity of spirit in working with others, the ability to strategically steward resources well, know how to build strong teams, and be visionary and ambitious in leading a unified vision.
Position Role and Responsibilities
The Director, Division of Nephrology, reports to the Chair, Department of Medicine. The Division Director will have the following main responsibilities, in partnership with the Division Administrator:
Development of a strategic vision and related plans for the Division, with modification and innovation over time.
Development and stewardship of the Division's culture and its values, to create a community that will attract talented, committed, and ambitious faculty, staff, and trainees of all backgrounds from around the world.
Design and oversight of the structure and function of the Division, to include sections or other elements as needed.
Oversight and management of Division finances, fulfilling relevant fiduciary responsibilities.
Oversight of endowed positions assigned to the Division and its faculty.
Recruitment, development, retention, and oversight of faculty, including the delegation of related responsibilities.
Growth of the Division's research portfolio that wins national recognition and includes NIH funding of $21 million with PIs in the Division.
Maintenance of outstanding educational programs and faculty, and development of educational programs that win national recognition and advance national goals in novel ways.
Personal Characteristics
Candidates should have the following characteristics:
Faculty member in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
Accomplished record as a scholar, including peer-reviewed publications recognized for their excellence
Demonstrated generosity of spirit in the mentoring and development of others
Demonstrated stewardship of finances and resources
Ability to work effectively in teams and to build teams
Vision for future directions and the related ability to inspire and develop others
Ambition to create a division that is a global leader in the integration of research, education, and clinical care to equitably care for individuals and populations in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.
Required Qualifications
MD required
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F2543P
Open Date
12/09/2024
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)
About University of Alabama at Birmingham
To learn more about the University of Alabama at Birmingham click here.