Associate Director for Research and Scholarship & Assistant Professor: Division of Hospital Medicine

Overview

The Division of Hospital Medicine within the Department of Medicine is seeking an Associate Director for Research and Scholarship. The person in this role will report to the Division Director and will have primary accountability for coordinating, collating, reporting and improving the Division of Hospital Medicine's research and scholarship efforts as well as conducting their own successful program of research. This role will include protected (non-clinical) time for this role as well as academic pursuits.

The Associate Director will lead a DHM Research and Scholarship Committee which will report to the DHM Executive Council and collaborate closely with Departmental, Medical School, and University research leaders to further research and scholarship efforts, increase institutional and extramural funding, encourage scholarly output, and develop collaborative working groups with other faculty and national collaborative groups. The Associate Director will also work with the Division Director and other stakeholders in recruitment and retention of research-focused faculty while continuing their own program of research.

The candidate will have a commitment to fostering scholarship across multiple domains, including quality improvement, clinical research, and educational scholarship, with advancement within the institution dependent on demonstrated clinical and scholarly achievement.

This leadership role is annually renewable based on satisfactory reviews and funding.

• Associate Director/Educational Responsibilities:
  • Develop and lead DHM Research and Scholarship Committee
  • Develop and administer strategic investment of funds to build research capacity and infrastructure in DHM
  • Serve as a research mentor for DHM faculty
  • Forward efforts regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in research and scholarship
  • In collaboration with the Division Director, perform annual reviews and serve as the primary point of contact for a group of faculty members
  • Coordinate monthly DHM research seminars
  • Serve as a role model for ongoing, robust research and scholarship in hospital medicine
• Hospitalist/Clinical Responsibilities:
  • Attending both the Internal Medicine teaching and direct care services at the University of Minnesota Medical Center
  • Evening, overnight and weekend clinical shifts

Required Qualifications:

* Board eligibility or board certification in Internal Medicine or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics

* Demonstrated excellence in patient care

* Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

* Must have or be able to attain a medical license in Minnesota

* Must be able to pass credentialing at all applicable sites

* Track record of sustained scholarly output in hospital medicine-related research

* Track record of successful funding for research

* Track record of successful mentorship and collaboration

Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced training in research and/or quality improvement.

Pay Range: This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. Salary at the University of Minnesota is dependent upon academic effort and begins at $55,000. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. Total salary is competitive with the market and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Applicants should complete this application and also an application for a position with the University of Minnesota Physicians.

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your My Job Applications page and uploading documents in the My Cover Letters and Attachments section.

This position will remain open until filled. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

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