Faculty Position - Clinical Diagnostic Microbiology; Academic​/Clinician Track

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Minnesota Medical School seeks a full-time clinical microbiologist to join a team of faculty in the clinical diagnostic microbiology laboratory. Academic rank, compensation, and appointment type will be based on qualifications and experience. Candidates must have demonstrated ability in teaching and scholarly productivity. Minimum requirements are an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree.

Clinical pathology residency training or clinical microbiology post-doctoral training is required. Applicants should be board certified or eligible by the American Board of Pathology in Clinical Pathology (preferably with sub-specialty qualification in Medical Microbiology) or by the American Board of Medical Microbiology. Physician applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in Minnesota.

The clinical diagnostic microbiology laboratory provides all diagnostic testing for the M Health Fairview system, a large network of hospitals and clinics throughout the Twin Cities and outstate Minnesota. The laboratory menu includes conventional microbiology, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, bacterial and viral PCR and array assays, and viral load and serologic infectious disease assays. The technical staff comprises supervisors, specialists, technologists, and laboratory scientists.

Candidates will participate in medical student, resident, and fellow education, and are encouraged to pursue a research program leading to national and international recognition. Clinical responsibilities, on-call duties, and conferences will be shared with other microbiology faculty.

Academic time will be allocated for scholarly work in the candidate's area of expertise. Preferred candidates will be active in national organizations and foster an academic environment for trainees and faculty.

The University of Minnesota is a large institution with a diverse faculty involved in research, education, and clinical practice. The department hosts an ACGME-accredited residency and eight fellowships. More information is available at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

To apply, please update your CV, cover letter, a one-page career goal statement, and provide the names and contact information for three references.

Pay and Benefits:

This role is jointly employed by the University of Minnesota Physicians and the university. Salary is competitive and based on AAMC benchmarks. Clinical salary is provided through M Physicians, with additional academic salary based on effort.

M Physicians offers benefits including:

• Substantial 401K employer contributions
• Well-being programs, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services
• Allowances for CME, licensing, and certification fees
• Malpractice insurance
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

The university provides comprehensive health benefits. More details are at M Physicians Benefits and University Benefits.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants should submit an application for the academic position via the university employment site: .

M Health and Clinical Partnerships

Providers work at affiliated sites within the M Health Fairview system, a collaboration among the university, University of Minnesota Physicians, and Fairview Health Services to deliver excellent clinical care, research, and education.

University of Minnesota

The university is a leading public research institution with a long history of medical innovation. It employs nearly 3,000 faculty dedicated to research, clinical excellence, and training future health professionals.

Community Information

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University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) is a non-profit organization with over 1,200 physicians and health professionals committed to innovation and excellence in healthcare. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.