Assistant Professor of Endocrinology

Description

The University of Virginia School of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism (Department of Medicine), seeks candidates to fill an Assistant Professor of Medicine position on the Tenure-Ineligible Clinical Faculty Track.  The successful candidate will provide clinical care for various endocrine disorders, including bone, mineral, diabetes, thyroid, adrenal, gonadal, and pituitary.  Care will be provided primarily at our UVA Endocrinology / Diabetes and local UVA outreach clinics.  The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to medical education and a commitment to scholarship / quality improvement.

The Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism is a collegial and collaborative team with a rich and long-standing tradition of excellence in research, patient care, and education.  The Division currently has 32 faculty members (six full professors, eight associate professors, nine assistant professors, eleven nurse practitioners, and nine emeritus professors) and six endocrine fellows.  The Division includes current and previous leaders in national professional societies, including three former presidents of the Endocrine Society, a former president of the American Diabetes Association, a former president of the Pituitary Society, and a former president of the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research.  Our faculty members strive to provide the best possible care to patients with various hormonal and metabolic disorders, the best training for the next generation of physicians and scientists, and make cutting-edge scientific discoveries in clinical and basic endocrine research.

The University of Virginia is in Charlottesville, a cultured, cosmopolitan community with a charming, small-town feel.  Charlottesville offers a thriving arts community and is equally attractive to foodies, music fans, history buffs, and outdoor enthusiasts.  Located in a beautiful setting surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, the region is home to several historical places of interest. The University of Virginia is annually ranked as one of the premier public institutions in the United States. Charlottesville is a picturesque, small but cosmopolitan city, perennially ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.

For additional information regarding the position, please email the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Suzanne Jan De Beur, Professor and Division Chief, at JUR7QE@uvahealth.org .

Qualifiations

The successful candidate must have an M.D. degree or the equivalent with board certification in Internal Medicine and ABIM board-eligible / certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism by the appointment start date. Experience in bone disorders will be prioritized.

Application Instructions

Please visit http : / / apply.interfolio.com / 161653 to apply.

Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV / resume, a statement of contributions or potential contributions to the  UVA Health ASPIRE values , and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address). Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.

The selected candidate will undergo a background check and a pre-employment health / drug screening.