Assistant/Associate Professor (Academic Endocrinologist - 0084983)

Location : Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2025-00935
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - John A. Burns School of Medicine
Division: Medicine
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Number:: 0084983
Description
Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor (Academic Endocrinologist) (H3M11/H4M11)

Position Number: 84983

Hiring Unit: Department of Medicine

Location: Honolulu

Date Posted: April 25, 2025

Closing Date: Continuous-application review to begin May 19, 2025

Salary Information: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, within UH collective bargaining agreement terms.

Month Type: 11-month

Tenure Track: Tenure

Fulltime/Part Time: Full Time Equivalency: 100%

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent position

Other Conditions: General/tuition funds. First review of applications will begin May 19, 2025. To begin Summer 2025, pending position clearance and availability of funds; renewable subject to performance and availability of funds.
Hawaii has a high prevalence of endocrine and metabolic disorders, necessitating excellent clinical care, research, educational programs, and clinical trials to effectively prevent mortality and morbidity associated with these conditions. Hawaii's unique multiethnic society provides opportunities to explore the genetic and environmental interactions fundamental to these diseases.

We are seeking a highly skilled, professional, transformative leader in clinical, research, and education operations who will nurture the growth of our department. This role fosters an inclusive culture of collaboration and cohesion among our exceptional faculty, empowering them to reach new heights of academic excellence. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality care for our patients and advancing the fields of endocrinology and metabolism through research and education. JABSOM faculty at UH primarily work in partnership with hospital systems. Additionally, JABSOM's research, education, and training support relies on the sponsorship of community-based clinical faculty. There are largely untapped clinical research opportunities within these healthcare systems for metabolic disorders, especially diabetes mellitus and obesity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Instruction:

• Educate residents, fellows, medical students, and other team care members in endocrinology through clinical teaching, precepting, lectures, workshops, or problem-based learning sessions.
• Develop clinical services and a training program in Endocrinology and Metabolism to enhance the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Serve as a resource lead for endocrinology in the medical student curriculum (both pre-clinical and clinical).
• Contribute to the development of endocrinology rotations or research electives for learners.
• Collaborate with departmental and school leadership to facilitate the achievement of JABSOM graduation objectives and ACGME competencies.

Research/Scholarship:

• Conduct research in basic science, translational studies, clinical trials, and/or other clinical investigations related to metabolic syndrome, diabetes, or other chronic diseases influenced by neurohormonal factors.
• Collaborate with the JABSOM Diabetes Research Center, the Cancer Center, and other research programs focused on cardiometabolic diseases and the mechanisms affecting subpopulations at higher risk for metabolic disorders.
• Collaborate with JABSOM and its associated academic health systems to expand the clinical trial capacity for endocrine-related issues focused on prevention and intervention in significantly impacted populations.
• Mentor clinicians in endocrinology-focused research.

Service:

• Deliver clinical care that fosters and sustains a high-quality clinical learning and research environment.
• May serve as the Division Chief for Endocrinology, which involves collaboration with JABSOM, the Department of Medicine, and other clinical departments, as well as JABSOM's affiliated academic faculty practices at Queen's, Hawaii Pacific Health, and University Health Partners of Hawaii. This role also requires working with affiliated entities across the state to coordinate education, research, and professional development activities focused on endocrine diseases.
• Collaboratively develop and execute the Division's strategic plans and initiatives, which include improving interdisciplinary care delivery and care coordination, alongside leaders from other UH health professional schools such as nursing, social work, public health, pharmacy, and nutrition.
• Promote and advance excellence in research, education, and clinical collaborations across the institution and community.
• Enhance care and prevention systems for patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders by leading efforts to guide our healthcare systems in developing better-organized clinical care programs, incorporating insights from the robust Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work and Public Health, and the Department of Human Nutrition, Food, and Animal Sciences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant Professor:

• MD degree or equivalent medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and/or American Board of Medical Specialties in Endocrinology.
• Current Hawaii Medical license by date of hire.
• Demonstrated ability in teaching and patient care.
• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Associate Professor:

• Same as Assistant Professor plus:
• Minimum of four (4) years at the rank of Assistant professor or four (4) years of other medical experience or minimum of one year at the rank of Associate Professor at another accredited medical school.
  • Proven ability to teach medical students, residents, or fellows.
  • Evidence of excellent patient care in a collaborative environment.
  • Evidence of effective research and scholarly activity (i.e., recent publications in peer-reviewed journals or regional/national presentations), or medical education administration.
  • Experience in academic and/or clinical program administration.
  • Evidence of excellent team building and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience functioning in a complex system of multiple organizations and stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with LCME and ACGME requirements.
  • Recognized as an expert resource in the field of endocrinology, particularly in diabetes mellitus and obesity.
  • Clear acknowledgement as a scholar/clinician among peers at the local, regional, and/or national levels.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Evidence of independent research or independent investigator.
• Principal Investigator or Co-investigator in NIH-funded or industry-sponsored clinical trials of metabolic disorders.
• 5+ years of experience in teaching, clinical work, and research activities.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and assessment.
• Proven ability to secure and oversee extramural funding.
• Evidence of effective research, scholarly work, or clinical administration.
• Basic Life Support and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Eligibility for clinical privileges at our hospital partners.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents:

• Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications,
• CV
• Names and contact information of five (5) professional references; and
• Official transcripts (or original documentation from the institution confirming degree or copy of U.S. board certification or U.S. medical license). Copies of transcripts are accepted when used in lieu of current U.S. board certification or current U.S. medical license; however, if used for verification, original transcripts are required upon hire.

The application will be considered incomplete if materials are unreadable. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Inquiries:

Catherine Takauye, MBA -

Helen Victor -

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