Division Chief, Infectious Diseases (Tenure System Faculty)
Search extended until October 1, 2024Hiring Department: Department of Medicine
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025878
Posting Close Date: September 3, 2024 (For Fullest Consideration, apply by July 31, 2024)
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges.
Description:
The Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications and nominations for Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases. The Division offers exceptional opportunities for clinical care, research and scholarly activity, education and training, community outreach, and outstanding faculty. Division faculty are involved in multidisciplinary collaborations, funded research, and close partnerships with community-based agencies. A strength of the Division is its active engagement with traditionally underserved populations designed to address diverse health disparities.
The Division is part of a vibrant and growing Department of Medicine and College of Medicine that prioritizes collegiality, diversity, integrity, compassion, and innovation. UIC has the 2nd largest medical school in the country and the largest number of students from underrepresented minority groups.
Responsibilities:
Administration/Leadership- Enhance and build Divisional programs and promote a vision for clinical and translational research, training, and community outreach.
- Manage the Division's budget, ensuring financial sustainability and resource allocation for programs and initiatives.
- Develop and execute strategic plans for the Division, aligning with the goals of the Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, and UIC.
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Division and the broader medical community.
Clinical Activities- Serve as attending physician for resident- and fellow-supported inpatient and outpatient services.
- Supervise advanced care practitioners, fellows, residents, and medical students.
Research Activities- Actively engage in and support investigator-led national, federally-funded cutting-edge clinical research to treat and prevent COVID-19, HIV, and other infectious diseases.
- Publish and support publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences.
Training/Education- Recruit, oversee and mentor a team of ID specialists with expertise in general ID, transplant ID, infection prevention, outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy, HIV, addiction medicine, telehealth, mobile health and global health.
- Collaborate with the Program Director to nurture and grow a vibrant and engaged ID Fellowship Training Program.
Outreach/community engagement- Work with community members and stakeholders to strengthen Division impact.
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (DO)
- Unrestricted State of Illinois Physician/Surgeon License or eligible to obtain upon offer
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
- Board Certified in Infectious Diseases
- Regional or national recognition is expected
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Responsibility:
We believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are a powerful contributor to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our patients. We warmly welcome all candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and personality.
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