Family Medicine Faculty - Faculty
About The Position
The Department of Family Medicine at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama seeks a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Family Medicine physician for a faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level. The role combines patient care and teaching, with responsibilities and clinical focus shaped around the successful candidate’s interests, experience, and career goals. The faculty member will work with family medicine residents and may teach medical students and other learners. The position offers flexibility in clinical focus and effort, including an inpatient- or outpatient-focused practice. Protected academic time and opportunities to pursue teaching, scholarship, quality improvement, and program development are available based on the faculty member’s role. Inpatient teaching and obstetrics are available to interested candidates but are not required. The role is located in Mobile, Alabama, serving communities across the surrounding Gulf Coast region.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree.
- Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residency program.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP).
- Eligible for an unrestricted Alabama medical license.
- Commitment to resident and medical student education.
- A curriculum vitae is required to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Previous academic or teaching experience.
- Interest or experience in faculty development, quality improvement, or clinical leadership.
- Cover letter is optional.
Responsibilities
- Teach and supervise family medicine residents in clinical settings appropriate to the faculty member’s experience and assigned role.
- Participate in educating medical students and other learners, according to interest, ability, and departmental needs.
- Maintain a clinical practice separate from faculty supervisory responsibilities, including timely clinical documentation.
- Contribute to departmental educational, clinical, or scholarly initiatives according to interests, expertise, and departmental priorities.
- Participate in other departmental responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
