The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Information
Position/Rank: Adolescent Medicine Physician / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Department: 01435 - Pediatric Adolescent Medicine
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin: FY2020 (after July 1, 2020)
Details
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for an academic Adolescent Medicine Physician. The Adolescent Medicine Physician will be part of the clinical team in the Division of Adolescent Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics. The physician will be responsible for providing clinical care with and without trainees, as well as developing, testing, implementing and publishing successful educational and/or research concepts within the field of Adolescent Medicine and other adjacent fields, and for obtaining independent funding to maintain research programs. In addition to clinical activities, there is an expectation for academic work, including education, investigation, administration and advocacy.
The clinical practice serves a largely suburban population of adolescents and young adults referred mostly for transgender/gender-diverse health, obesity and cardiovascular disease risk factors, eating disorders, mood disorders, and adolescent gynecology. The Division is also responsible for directing medical care in the juvenile justice services corrections facilities for three counties.
Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates must be board eligible/board certified in Adolescent Medicine (any area of primary specialty is welcome – Pediatrics, Family Medicine or Internal Medicine). Preference will be given to candidates with experience in treating LGBTQ patients and patients with eating disorders; and to candidates with a history of scholarly achievement in the form of publications, grant submissions and presentations. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure Track, at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Department/University offers a competitive salary and an unmatched benefits program, including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately. The Department offers an education loan repayment program, in addition to a faculty development and mentoring program designed to help faculty succeed in translational or basic research.
Salt Lake City offers an incredible quality of life with a growing economy, rich cultural scene with ballet, theatre, symphony, opera and museums, outstanding restaurants, and a moderate cost of living. The city is a well-known ski destination and a gateway to the state’s renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a day’s drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, a picturesque Lake Powell, and numerous other outdoor activities.
Interested individuals can apply for the position at http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/104921. Cover letter and curriculum vitae will be required. For additional information about the position, please contact: Nikki Mihalopoulos, M.D. at nikki.mihalopoulos@hsc.utah.edu.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA).
Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date: 04/03/2020
Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN02446F
Type: Faculty
Posting Specific Questions
- * Are you Board Qualified / Board Certified in Adolescent Medicine?
- * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
- * One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
Required Documents:- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents:- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
University Human Resource Management
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