Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Urology

Position Information

School/College

School of Medicine

Title

Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Urology

Assignment Category

Full-Time

Rank

Open Rank

Tenure Status

Open Tenure

Payroll Status

Faculty 12

Job Description

The Department of Urology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine seeks clinicians, clinician-investigators, and investigators holding MD, PhD, or MD/PhD degrees for multiple faculty positions with open rank and tenure status. Rank, salary, and tenure status commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Clinician and clinician-investigator candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Urology and eligible to be licensed in Alabama. Preference will be given to candidates who are fellowship trained with special consideration for Uro- Oncology/Reconstructive Surgery, Endo-Urology, General Urology, Female Urology and Neuro-Urology. Candidates must have strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, be highly motivated, and compassionate towards all patients.

The Department of Urology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham stands proudly among the nation's leaders in the field. We provide advanced care across the spectrum of urologic disorders with surgeons practicing in various sub-specialties:

• Oncology and Reconstruction
• Endo-Urology
• Female and Pelvic Disorders
• Neuro-Urology
• General Urology
• Pediatric Urology

The Department of Urology has a robust research program including clinical trials for many difficult to treat diseases and a strong basic science research focus in kidney stone.

The Department of Urology is passionate about mentoring and training the next generation of Urologists. Robust training for residents is provided in all aspects of the specialty. Strong basic, translational, and clinical research opportunities are available.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has — for more than five decades — produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. UAB was ranked #1 in the United States, and in the top 10 worldwide, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2018 Young University Rankings.

UAB Medicine is the third largest public academic medical center in the country, with more than 1,900 beds and almost 18,000 employees. UAB Hospital is the centerpiece of the UAB Health System and is the teaching hospital for the UAB School of Medicine. Situated among major research centers and clinics, UAB Hospital provides patients with a complete range of primary and specialty care services, as well as the most up-to-date treatments and innovations in health care. In addition to UAB Hospital, UAB Medicine includes The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital, UAB Callahan Eye Hospital, as well as several primary and specialty care clinics, a dozen member and affiliate hospitals within Alabama, more than 10 cancer associates in the Southeast, and the Viva Health HMO.

Located in the heart of the Southeast, Birmingham is a short drive from Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga, New Orleans, Memphis and Gulf Coast beaches. Some of the most beautiful suburbs in the United States surround the city. With its picturesque surroundings, Birmingham has been recognized as an "All American City", one of the top ten American cities to live and work, and one of the top ten entrepreneurial and job growth hot spots in America. The combination of pleasant weather, geography, diverse culture, activities, and lifestyle make this city a wonderful place to live, raise a family, and practice medicine.

For additional information about our department, please visit our website at Home – Urology )

Required Qualifications

Clinician and clinician-investigator candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Urology and eligible to be licensed in Alabama.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to clinical candidates who are fellowship trained with special consideration for Uro- Oncology/Reconstructive Surgery, Endo-Urology, General Urology, Female Urology and Neuro-Urology. Candidates must have strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, be highly motivated, and compassionate towards all patients.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F2736P

Open Date

11/07/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Nondiscrimination Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at

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