Assistant Professor Term - Emergency Medicine

Department:

Emergency Medicine

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular Term (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R106835

Position Description:

The University of Louisville School of Medicine (UofL SOM), established in 1837, invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine.

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated academic emergency medicine residency-trained, board certified, or board eligible/ABEM/ABOEM physician for a full-time core faculty position with a demonstrated record of operational leadership, clinical excellence, medical education, and administrative experience. The successful candidate will play a key role in medical student and resident education and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the education and evaluation of medical students and residents in the Department of Emergency Medicine.

• Teach and mentor medical students and residents in both clinical and didactic settings.

• Participate in curriculum development and innovation in medical education for undergraduate and graduate medical education.

• Provide high-quality patient care in the University of Louisville Hospital Emergency Department.

• Engage in scholarly activity and departmental service as appropriate for rank.

• Residency Core Faculty responsibilities, including resident mentorship and evaluation, interviewing and recruitment, didactic conference attendance and participation, and program evaluation

Qualifications:

• Board certified or board eligible/ABEM/ABOEM physician in Emergency Medicine.

• Eligibility for medical licensure in Kentucky.

• Proven track record in education, leadership, and clinical practice.

• Experience in academic program administration and medical student teaching is highly desirable.

• Commitment to patient care, faculty development, and the educational mission of the department.

About Us: The University of Louisville Hospital, a 404-bed tertiary care facility, is the primary adult teaching hospital for UofL SOM. It is the region’s only Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Adult Burn Unit. The Department of Emergency Medicine operates a state-of-the-art emergency department with 43 treatment areas spanning 30,000 sq. ft., caring for over 55,000 patients annually. We are opening a new 24-bed Emergency Department Observation Unit mid-August, 2025.

Join a dedicated team of educators and clinicians in a vibrant academic environment committed to innovation, excellence, and service to the community.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Faculty salaries and benefits are competitive.

Further information on the Department and its faculty is available at http://louisville.edu/medicine/departments/emergencymedicine.

Applicants must apply online at www.louisville.edu/jobs

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at