Assistant Professor Job Listing at UAMS in AR (Job ID 3652224-2024-06-04)

Description

Type of Position: Faculty - Non-Tenure (Clinical

Job Type: Regular

Sponsorship Available: Yes

Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

Department: COM | Internal Med Endo

Summary of Job Duties: The Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking to hire a board-certified/board-eligible clinical endocrinologist with a focus on obesity management, at the assistant or associate professor level. The UAMS Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism is part of the Department of Internal Medicine in the College of Medicine. Clinical faculty attend to the needs of patients with a variety of endocrine and metabolic problems and provide subspecialty training for physicians interested in diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolism. Clinical and research faculty conduct research in bone and mineral metabolism, osteoporosis, thyroid, diabetes, obesity, and lipids. This academically strong Division has a faculty of 8 clinicians, 4 clinical fellows, and 7 basic scientists.

The successful candidate's time allocation will be 90% clinical and 10% administrative/faculty development. Specific clinical duties include 7 half-day outpatient clinics divided between obesity and general endocrinology clinics. In addition to the 7 half-day clinics, the new faculty will attend inpatient consults for up to 3 months per year. On-call duties for holidays and weekends are distributed equally among all members of the clinical faculty. On average, the maximum for each physician is 8 weekends and 2 major holidays per year. During the month outpatient clinics, the afternoon clinic will be cancelled allowing ample time to see consults with the fellows.

The endocrinology outpatient clinics are staffed by dedicated nurses and medical assistants, one physician assistant, one advanced practitioner nurse, and a dietician/diabetes educator. The obesity clinic has a dedicated advanced practitioner nurse and a dietician. Please note that UAMS uses the EPIC/MyChart electronic record system.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D, M.D. or D.O. required
• Residency/Fellowship (if applicable)

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Provide coordination, continuity, and consistency in patient care, community outreach, research, and instruction.
• Perform varied responsibilities in patient care, medical education, and research.
• Engage in clinical care and scholarly activities that advance clinical medicine.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Benefits Eligible: Yes

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