School of Medicine-Open Rank-Surgery Cardiothoracic

Position Information

School/College

School of Medicine

Title

School of Medicine-Open Rank-Surgery Cardiothoracic (Lung)

Assignment Category

Full-Time

Rank

Open Rank

Tenure Status

Open Tenure

Payroll Status

Faculty 12

Job Description

The UAB Heersink School of Medicine, Department of Surgery is currently recruiting faculty candidates to be considered for a tenure track or non-tenure track faculty appointment in the Division of Cardiothoracic/ Vascular Surgery. The successful candidate will be expected to meet clinical, research and teaching needs in the Department of Surgery. UAB's national and international prominence in adult cardiac, pediatric and thoracic surgery is attributed to the men and women whose thoughts, work, research and dedication to medicine began in 1950. Our rich history of innovation led to the significant advances that continue to benefit today's patients. Our mission is to improve the cardiovascular/thoracic health and well-being of society, particularly the citizens of Alabama. In addition to our focus on patient care, we also provide an environment that supports the education of health professionals and encourages advanced research to further medical science.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications and nominations for the position of Surgical Director, Lung Transplant Program to join its nationally ranked thoracic transplant team.

The individuals chosen for this position will work collaboratively with the heart transplant program medical directors and leaders within the Comprehensive Transplant Institute and Cardiovascular Institute to oversee all aspects of program performance. The Surgical Director, Lung Transplant Program will hold a faculty appointment in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and report clinically and administratively to the Director of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Co-Director of the Cardiovascular Institute.

The primary focus of each of the Surgical Directors will be to build upon successful existing programs and:

• Engage with, lead, and energize a clinical and scientific community of cardiothoracic providers;
• Recruit the finest clinical, administrative and research talent;
• Coordinate with UAB Health System and UAB Medicine physician practices to continue to grow and build a world-class, integrated academic system of cardiac and cardiovascular care;
• Coordinate all necessary support and resources for faculty and trainees, excel in developing outstanding mentorship programs, foster faculty engagement with strategic research initiatives, and advance innovation in research, education, and outreach;
• Work closely with Marketing and Communications and Development teams on outreach strategies and content development for key demographics and donors; and
• Contribute to the continued growth of one of the nation's leaders in high-quality heart and lung care.

The successful candidates will be responsible for clinical, academic, and administrative activities of the respective transplant programs and therefore they must have a deep knowledge of clinical practice; a strong commitment to training and career development in clinical research and clinical care; and demonstrated leadership and administrative ability in a complex clinical enterprise.

The Surgical Directors must bring vision to the task of drafting the program's future, coupled with an ability to communicate in a fashion that inspires others to follow. These two leaders will be consensus builders, while also capable of serving as agents for change. The incoming Directors will be responsible for partnering across the Comprehensive Transplant Institute and Cardiovascular Institute to promote a collegial work environment that enhances clinical growth and academic development while advancing Position Specification 8 research activities consistent with the growth of clinical and investigative programs that increase the profile of these programs locally and nationally.

They will demonstrate the leadership which fosters a collective and collaborative culture within the heart and lung transplant programs and beyond, bringing together the multidisciplinary people and programs with a shared vision and purpose, and thereby enhancing faculty engagement and development. The Surgical Directors will also work collaboratively across UAB Medicine to ensure that the program is a leader in the rapidly evolving, multidisciplinary approaches to end stage organ disease.

The Surgical Directors must demonstrate a passion for mentoring and development of faculty and fellows, including interpersonal skills that will assure successful relationship building with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. These individuals will be charged with fostering an environment of integrity, trust, and transparency, recognizing the importance of physician and staff well-being, and promoting institutional stewardship and the organizational values and academic purposes of UAB Medicine.

UAB Medicine and the Comprehensive Transplant Institute offer potential candidates a uniquely supportive practice environment with an emphasis on quality patient care, research, teaching, individual career development, and collaboration among faculty members.

Above all, these individuals will inspire a culture that is rooted in the commitment to excellence, carefully consider the needs of its key stakeholders including individuals served by the system in order to inspire the organization to deliver on its vision – to improve the health and lives of those we serve by providing care that is culturally competent and socially responsible.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, one of three autonomous institutions within The University of Alabama System, is the only four-year, public university in the state's largest metropolitan area. The University spans 100 blocks in the city center with over 250 buildings providing over 13 million feet of assignable space.

For fiscal year most recent available), the University's economic impact on the Birmingham area exceeds $12.1 billion to the state. In FY2022, UAB received over $715 million in NIH extramural grants and contracts. As of the fall of 2022, the University employed 26,000 people, had a faculty of 3,176 (~45% of whom are female), and had a student enrollment of just under 22,000 at the undergraduate through doctoral levels. The graduate student population is 64% female and 38% are among ethnic minorities.

UAB is comprised of 10 academic colleges and schools in the health sciences and academic areas. The UAB Academic Health Center includes the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Optometry, Public Health, Health Professions; the Graduate School; and the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences. The University's academic campus consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Schools of Business, Education, and Engineering; the Graduate School; and the Mervyn Sterne Library. The university has 136 endowed chairs/professorships. UAB has been ranked among the top quarter of all U.S. colleges and universities by The Princeton Review, and among the top 10 for diversity for three consecutive years.

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Required Qualifications

REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will hold an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and will be an outstanding leader and highly skilled, widely recognized in the field with a strong track record. Candidate should have substantial professional work experience in one or more areas of research, teaching and/or service.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F2392P

Open Date

05/09/2024

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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