Chief of Research for General Internal Medicine

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 u