Associate Director of Clinical Microbiology

University of Maryland, Baltimore•Baltimore, MD

36d•$150,000 - $300,000

About The Position

The Department of Pathology, University of Maryland School of Medicine invites MD and/or PhD applicants for a full-time Clinical Pathology faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful applicant will have experience in molecular and clinical microbiology, including bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology, parasitology and virology. The UMMC Microbiology Laboratory is the reference microbiology laboratory for the University of Maryland System and performs testing for 14 hospitals within the University of Maryland System. The Assistant/Associate Director will be actively involved in clinical issues, including consultation, quality management, operational efficiency and outreach. Academic opportunities include clinical, translational and collaborative research. UMMC has a pathology residency program and a CPEP-accredited microbiology fellowship program. The applicant will be expected to be active in teaching medical students, residents, infectious disease and clinical microbiology fellows and graduate students. The University of Maryland Department of Pathology has a strong and diverse faculty, excellent training programs, great work-life integration, and a very supportive environment. Faculty of the School of Medicine enjoy a competitive compensation package including generous leave; dependent tuition remission for any school within the University of Maryland system; excellent pension/retirement plan, and bonus opportunity, ensuring that you are rewarded for your hard work, and dedication to patient care and the departmental mission. The University of Maryland School of Medicine is the first public and fifth oldest medical school in the United States. On the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus, the School of Medicine serves as the foundation for a large academic health center that combines medical education, biomedical research, patient care and community service. The School of Medicine is ranked 8th among all public medical schools in research productivity. Our scientists and clinicians received nearly $600 million in total research funding in 2022. Baltimore’s affordability, temperate weather, location and ease of access to nearby East Coast cities set it apart from many other cities. Home to innovators and entrepreneurs, Baltimore is ranked among Forbes' Best Places for Business and Careers. The close proximity to two major metropolitan areas, along with easy access to outstanding outdoor activities in the surrounding areas, make this a highly desirable region. Those who seek city-living will find that Baltimore offers many charming neighborhoods with outstanding restaurants and cultural events. Nearby Howard and Montgomery counties offer the two best public-school districts in the state, and both rank in the top 4%25 nationally. This area has something unique to offer everyone. Interested candidates should forward curriculum vitae to: https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=2600001V&lang=en UMB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit an online request or contact [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. We value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientific community and strive toward cultivating an inclusive environment that supports all employees.

Requirements

MD and/or PhD applicants
Experience in molecular and clinical microbiology, including bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology, parasitology and virology.
Subspecialty fellowship training in microbiology, including ACGME or CPEP-accredited clinical microbiology fellowship, is required.
Evidence of success in the academic setting, including teaching and publications, is required.

Nice To Haves

External grant-funded research is desirable.

Responsibilities

Actively involved in clinical issues, including consultation, quality management, operational efficiency and outreach.
Active in teaching medical students, residents, infectious disease and clinical microbiology fellows and graduate students.