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University of Minnesota

Associate Director for Research and Scholarship & Assistant Professor: Division

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400


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.

Application process: People who are interested in this role are asked to submit a cover letter detailing their research and scholarship experience, ideas for forwarding research and scholarship efforts in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and how this role will be of professional benefit to the applicant. In addition, applicants should describe how they can forward efforts regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in our Division.

Job Summary: 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 have 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 the amount of institutional and extramural funding, encourage scholarly output, and develop collaborative working groups in collaboration with other faculty and national collaborative groups. This Associate Director will also work with the Division Director and other stakeholders in the recruitment and retention of research-focused faculty in the Division while also continuing their own program of research. The candidate will also have a commitment to fostering scholarship across multiple domains, including quality improvement, clinical research, and educational scholarship; advancement within the institution will depend on demonstration of clinical and scholarly achievement.

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.

Coordination of 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

Internal applicants will be considered for the first 30 days.

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@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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