Faculty Physician - Gastroenterology (Assistant or Associate Professor - Academic or Master Clinician Track)

University of MN Physicians • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The Department of Medicine at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a Luminal GI faculty physician in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. The position is available at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank on the Academic or Clinician track. The ideal candidate has excellent general gastroenterology skills and a focused clinical interest in areas such as microbiome science, inflammatory bowel disease, artificial intelligence in endoscopy, functional GI diseases, motility, or neurogastroenterology. The division is also developing research and care programs involving Nutrition and GI Health Psychology, and values team science and collaboration with basic researchers across the University.

The successful candidate is expected to have completed training with a strong record of clinical service, research, and teaching. The role includes practice within an academic tertiary-care environment with established Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowships, an advanced endoscopy fellowship, and state-of-the-art clinics and endoscopy suites. The division offers opportunities for continued development through educational conferences, CME, and collaboration with specialists. Providers practice at affiliated locations in the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system, which brings together academic and community resources to support patient care, research, and education.

The position is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. University salary depends on academic effort and begins at $55,000; anticipated total combined salary is $353,306–$427,739, with clinical salary aligned to clinical effort and provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. Applicants must also apply for the corresponding position with University of Minnesota Physicians and submit an application for the academic component through the University’s employment site.

Requirements

• M.D.
• Three years of residency in Internal Medicine.
• Three years of fellowship in gastroenterology, including competence in basic endoscopic procedures.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Gastroenterology.
• Excellent skills in general gastroenterology and a focused clinical interest in a relevant area.
• A strong record of clinical service, research, and teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Engagement in national GI professional societies and publications indicating strong academic potential.
• Ability to receive U.S. work authorization from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and maintain legal status according to the requirements of the applicable visa category.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in general gastroenterology as part of the Luminal GI team.
• Contribute to research and teaching in an academic medical environment.
• Collaborate across disciplines, including with basic researchers and colleagues in Nutrition and GI Health Psychology.
• Participate in clinical practice at affiliated locations in the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system.

Benefits

• Substantial 401(k) employer contribution.
• Well-being program with an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
• Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• Eligibility as an employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Comprehensive University benefits package, including low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.

What This Job Offers

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