Infectious Disease Physician

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Job Category : Academic Staff

Employment Type : Regular

Job Profile :

Assistant Professor (CHS)

Job Summary :

The Division of Infectious Disease within the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health is recruiting a full-time physician to join our faculty. The division includes 30 faculty, ten Advanced Practice Providers, and five Fellows. The division's faculty lead cutting-edge research programs in antimicrobial drug resistance, antimicrobial stewardship, antimicrobial drug discovery, antimicrobial pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, infection control and prevention, C.difficile, fungal infections, transplant infectious diseases, HIV, HCV, infectious disease and social justice, global health, microbiome, virology, diabetic foot infections, biofilm infections, and immunology.

Collaboration is an integral part of our approach. Focusing on team science, the division's faculty collaborate with some of the world's top scientists here at UW. The outstanding research environment at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which is home to some of the top basic science departments in the nation and a vibrant scientific community, is a unique asset of our program. In addition, our researchers have close relationships with the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR), which provides support for all aspects of clinical / translational research including intramural funding opportunities, and the Bureau of Communicable Diseases at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, which supports infection control and disease surveillance for the whole population of the state. The successful candidate will join a world-class institution that encourages, values and supports interdisciplinary basic, clinic and population health research, and attracts scholars and students from around the world.

• This position is full or part time, 50-100%
• This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
• This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and repeated every four years.
• Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles : Professor (CHS) or Associate Professor (CHS) or Assistant Professor (CHS). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
• Candidates who demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, will be given be given first consideration

Key Job Responsibilities :

The position will participate in teaching (clinical and classroom) of ID fellows, residents, and medical students. University and community service will be expected as appropriate.

As Clinical Health Services (CHS) faculty, this position will also be expected to engage in active collaborative research, and may also have an appropriate appointment at the Madison Veterans Administration Hospital.

The position will have responsibilities for both inpatient and outpatient clinical care at UW Health approved locations in general infectious disease (ID), orthopedic ID, transplant ID, travel and tropical medicine, infection control, and / or antimicrobial stewardship.

Department :

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease

The University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine empowers leaders to transform medicine. We elevate everyone through meaningful mentorship, career development and opportunities to innovate.

At the Division of Infectious Disease, we are national experts in infectious disease clinical care and leadership.

We lead comprehensive education, research and clinical programs-in partnership with our world-class university and remarkable health system.

We are innovative, collaborative and kind. We strive for excellence and equity. And we make an impact in Wisconsin and beyond.

Compensation : Negotiable, 12 month

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer OR SMPH University Staff Benefits Flyer.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Education :

MD or DO, or equivalent is required

How to apply :

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Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 28, 2025; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees

Contact Information :

Brianna Bohnsack, PHR, Faculty Recruiter, bbohnsack@medicine.wisc.edu, 608-265-9662

Relay Access (WTRS) : 7-1-1 : See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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