Overview The Division of Hospital Medicine (DHM) 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 coordinate, collate, report and improve the Division of Hospital Medicine's research and scholarship efforts, while conducting their own program of research. This role provides protected (non-clinical) time for this role as well as academic pursuits. The Associate Director will lead a DHM Research and Scholarship Committee reporting to the DHM Executive Council and collaborating with Departmental, Medical School, and University research leaders to advance research and scholarship, increase institutional and extramural funding, foster scholarly output, and develop collaborative working groups with faculty and national collaborative groups. The Associate Director will work with the Division Director and other stakeholders on recruiting and retaining research-focused faculty while continuing their own program of research. The candidate will foster scholarship across multiple domains, including quality improvement, clinical research, and educational scholarship, with advancement within the institution based on demonstrated clinical and scholarly achievement.
Position Highlights
This leadership role is annually renewable based on satisfactory reviews and funding.
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
Coordinate 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
About the Division
The Division of Hospital Medicine has developed an outstanding cohort of clinicians, teachers, and young educational leaders. The division is united in the mission of patient care and has embraced teaching and educational leadership roles. The majority of faculty members are clinical scholars whose academic activities involve scholarship related to clinical and educational activities.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited ACGME Internal Medicine or Internal Medicine - Pediatrics residency
Board eligible/certified with Internal Medicine or Internal Medicine - Pediatrics
Licensed or ability to acquire medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota, and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges
Ability to receive work authorization in the United States from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and maintain legal status
Demonstrated excellence in patient care
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
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
Interested individuals should 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 benefit the applicant. Applicants should describe how they can advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Division. This role is dually employed; applicants should complete the corresponding application for this position.
Benefits Highlights
This role is dually employed by University of Minnesota Physicians and the University of Minnesota. Total salary is market competitive and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through M Physicians. The base salary range is $252,081-$270,093, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and cFTE. The salary from the University is dependent upon the academic effort of the person hired.
Our benefits package is recognized for its competitiveness and inclusivity. Highlights include:
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
Strong 401K employer contribution
Well-being allowance and concierge services
More information can be found on the university and M Physicians benefits pages.
M Health and Clinical Partnerships
Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system, a collaboration among University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center, and Fairview Health Services to support research, education, and clinical care.
University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota is a large public research university with a long history of leadership in medicine. The Medical School is a world-class institution with faculty committed to excellence in research and clinical care.
Community Information
We are based in Minneapolis and are committed to diversity and inclusion. The region offers a high quality of life, strong schools, a robust economy, cultural amenities, and access to outdoor recreation.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations are provided to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment.
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