Assistant Professor Term

University of Louisville • Aurora, CO

13h

About The Position

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women’s Health at University of Louisville School of Medicine is seeking a full-time academic specialist in general obstetrics and gynecology to join our team. Successful candidates exemplify uncommon integrity; they are honest, trusted, team-oriented, and live the core values of the university. These candidates display exemplary judgment by practicing evidenced-based decision-making. They are strategically focused at contributing to and achieving department goals and vision. The U of L Department of Ob-Gyn and Women’s Health is comprised of 18 full-time physician faculty with representation of board-certified subspecialties of MFM, Gyn-Onc, and FPMRS and members with focused practice in MIGS and Advanced Family Planning. Our team also includes 2 Certified Nurse-Midwife and 3 women’s health Nurse Practitioners. The department has a strong residency program of 24 residents that actively participate in section activities during their training. Current fellowship programs include FPMRS, minimally invasive gyn surgery, and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. The Generalist Division provides complex obstetrical care to a diverse population with support from our MFM colleagues. We teach a steady stream of bright learners from Kentucky and beyond. We value teamwork, collegiality, great care for every patient and keeping a sense of humor through it all. Primary responsibilities for this physician educator include: direct patient care, teaching and mentoring medical students and residents, and collaborating with other faculty in clinical research, quality and safety, and academic projects. 2-3 days per week in resident and private clinics 1 day per week labor and delivery coverage 1 day per week gynecologic surgery 4 in-house night (14h) or weekend (12 hour) shifts per month post-overnight shift off. Interest/experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable: clinical research; robotics; minimally invasive surgery; family planning; chronic pelvic pain; sexual dysfunction; and lesbian, bisexual, and transgender health.

Requirements

• Applicants must possess an MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board certification or eligibility
• Qualifications to obtain an unrestricted Kentucky Medical License

Nice To Haves

• Previous faculty experience in an academic setting is preferred
• Interest/experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable: clinical research; robotics; minimally invasive surgery; family planning; chronic pelvic pain; sexual dysfunction; and lesbian, bisexual, and transgender health.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care
• Teaching and mentoring medical students and residents
• Collaborating with other faculty in clinical research, quality and safety, and academic projects
• 2-3 days per week in resident and private clinics
• 1 day per week labor and delivery coverage
• 1 day per week gynecologic surgery
• 4 in-house night (14h) or weekend (12 hour) shifts per month post-overnight shift off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree