Chief of Research for General Internal Medicine | University of Wisconsin Madison - Military Veterans

Job Summary: The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UWSMPH), Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM), a leader in Internal Medicine research, teaching, and service, is seeking an Internal Medicine physician who is a trained health researcher to provide research leadership within the division. The person hired in this position will also conduct research in Internal Medicine in a collaborative environment with opportunities for inter-disciplinary research across multiple UWSMPH departments and institutes, as well as the broader University of Wisconsin campus. UWSMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Responsibilities: The Chief of Research for GIM will have responsibilities that include 80% FTE in research, mentoring junior faculty and administration and 20% FTE in clinical care and clinical teaching. The preferred candidate will have an established record of independent extramural funding, high-impact publications, and a strong national/international reputation. Their research program will be in areas of high relevance for general internal medicine, including, but not limited to, implementation science, health services research or health equity research. In addition to maintaining their own research projects, the preferred candidate will be able to recruit and mentor diverse physician and non-physician GIM research faculty, provide annual reviews and support promotion and tenure activities. The preferred candidate will also support the development of research collaborations with existing GIM, Department of Medicine and other faculty at the UWSMPH. This candidate will also be expected to provide clinical patient care at approved UW Health locations. The successful applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UWSMPH and UW Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members and UWSMPH leadership. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. 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. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Terminal Degree MD, DO, or equivalent Qualifications: - Demonstrated record of independent federal funding along with significant scholarship and mentorship experience focusing on topics of broad interest within GIM including health services research, health equity research, or implementation science - A successful track record of collaborating with students, staff, and faculty from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences - Demonstrated success in a leadership position including working across reporting lines in a large and complex health system - Fellowship training in health services research, health equity research, implementation science, or epidemiology preferred -Appointment will require that candidate meets criteria for the tenure rank at UW-Madison. Additionally, UWSMPH guidelines apply for appointment at full or associate professor rank. License/Certification: Required Must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine Required Must be eligible for a WI Medical License Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Anticipated Begin Date: JANUARY 01, 2024 Salary: Negotiable ANNUAL (12 months) Additional Information: This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Position Vacancy 266822; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two position vacancy listings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates with both General Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine faculty credentials for this position. 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 every four years. This position has been identified as a position that will be located in or regularly access UW Health locations. This position will need to adhere to UW Health policies and affiliated requirements. UW Health requires that anyone (all staff, faculty students, volunteers, and other affiliated individuals) working in or regularly accessing UW Health locations receive the COVID-19 primary vaccination series and first booster. This position will be required to adhere to that policy and if not in full compliance to have a plan for achieving full compliance within 40 days of the first day of employment. Additionally, you may be required to adhere to other vaccination requirements. Medical or religious accommodations will be considered. 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. Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. How to Apply: To begin the application process please click on the 'Apply Now' button. You will be asked to create a profile and upload a CV and cover letter. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references as part of your online application, including your current or most recent supervisor. The deadline for assuring full consideration is November 4, 2023, however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/ Contact: Nicole Lee-Herr nleeherr@medicine.wisc.edu 608-264-3559 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) Department(s): A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/GEN INT MD Employment Class: Faculty Job Number: 287840-FA The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .