Infectious Diseases, Assistant Professor
- Employer
- The University of Vermont Medical Center
- Location
- Burlington, Vermont
- Posted Date
- Jul 22, 2016
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- Specialty
- Infectious Disease
- Position Type
- Permanent
Job Details
The Department of Medicine at the University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington, Vermont has initiated a search for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor level (Clinical Scholar Pathway) in the Division of Infectious Diseases. We are seeking an outstanding physician/educator with a commitment to clinical care and medical education.
Clinical service will include attending on our busy inpatient infectious diseases consultation service at the University of Vermont Medical Center, the academic medical center providing tertiary care for over a million residents of Vermont and Upstate NY. The faculty member will interact with fellows, residents, medical students, and pharmacists, as well as provide outpatient care in our Ryan White-funded HIV clinic. There are ample opportunities to be involved in student, resident, fellow, medical staff, and state-wide community education. Professional expertise in teaching and education can be enhanced by participation in the UVM Teaching Academy. The pursuit of scholarly activity and the development of faculty-led research is strongly encouraged. Current research strengths within our program include the study of enteric infections and the development of novel therapeutics (with a focus on intestinal protozoa) as well as the work of the UVM Vaccine Testing Center, including the development of vaccines of global significance (especially) such as for Dengue and Zika, and human immunology. Our division also provides leadership in medical student and resident education, infection prevention, pandemic preparedness, and antibiotic stewardship.
Burlington, Vermont offers a spectacular quality of life with rich and diverse recreational and cultural activities during four beautiful seasons.
Applicants must be BC/BE in Infectious Diseases. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
Interested candidates should submit a CV and names of three references online at: www.uvmjobs.com under the position No. 00024183. Any questions regarding this position can be directed to: W. Kemper Alston, MD, MPH, Infectious Diseases Unit, University of Vermont Medical Center, Smith 287, 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401; via e-mail: Wallace.Alston@uvmhealth.org
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, submission of materials is encouraged by August 30, 2016
Company
University of Vermont Medical Center, together with our partners at the University Of Vermont College Of Medicine and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, is Vermont¹s academic medical center. Located in Burlington, Vermont - a vibrant community in the Green Mountains that is consistently rated as one of the best small cities in America.
University of Vermont Medical Center, along with Central Vermont Medical Center, CVPH Medical Center and Elizabethtown Community Hospital, are members of University of Vermont Health Network, established to develop a more coordinated system of care throughout the region. University of Vermont Medical Center¹s mission is to improve the health of the people in the communities it serves by integrating patient care, education and research in a caring environment.
University of Vermont Medical Center also serves as a regional referral center -- providing advanced care to approximately one million people in Vermont and northern New York -- and as a community hospital for approximately 150,000 residents in Chittenden and Grand Isle counties.
University of Vermont Medical Center has a medical staff of nearly 800 physicians, including more than 500 University of Vermont Medical Group physicians (jointly employed by University of Vermont Medical Center and the UVM College of Medicine); and approximately 200 community-based physicians.
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