Medical Director, Street Medicine Program Phoenix, Office of Community Engagement & Rural Health

The University of Arizona • Phoenix, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix is hiring a part-time medical director for Street Medicine Phoenix (SMP) at 0.20 FTE. SMP is a student-driven, interprofessional health care and social justice team that brings together students and faculty from the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Midwestern, Mayo Alix School of Medicine, Midwestern University, and Creighton University. The program provides health care and other needed services to people experiencing homelessness where they are, including shelters, encampments, and streets.

The medical director provides clinical, educational, and strategic leadership within the established Street Medicine team and supports equitable, patient-centered care for individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. The position oversees assistant medical directors and works with the program coordinator, student leaders, and community partners to advance care models, expand educational programming, and support scholarly and programmatic growth across a collaborative Arizona street medicine coalition of educational institutions. The role reports to the Director of Service Learning in the Office of Community Engagement and Rural Health.

The successful candidate will fulfill faculty responsibilities in an appropriate department and actively participate in teaching, clinical service, and/or scholarly work. The candidate must qualify for appointment at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. The position is non-career-track (NTE), FLSA exempt, and not benefits-eligible. Visa sponsorship is not available. The expected work hours vary.

Requirements

• MD or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a residency program in the candidate’s specialty.
• Currently practicing clinically in a primary care specialty.
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Arizona.
• Experience and competence caring for people who are unhoused.
• Appropriate malpractice insurance.
• Qualify for appointment at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor.
• Submit a CV, cover letter, and professional references; references should include at least three professional references at the applicant’s current rank or above, their contact information, and the nature of the applicant’s work with them.
• Faculty selected for the teaching opportunity must obtain faculty status within the appropriate academic department, including letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification in the specialty area for candidates at the associate or full professor rank.
• Experience with medical education, especially education at the UME level.
• Experience mentoring students in research projects.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication and professionalism skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical care delivery within the street medicine program, including the assistant medical directors.
• Provide leadership across an Arizona street medicine coalition of educational institutions.
• Lead strategic planning and program expansion efforts.
• Develop and expand clinical rotations in street medicine for medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Mentor learners in clinical, service, and leadership roles within the program.
• Mentor and support student, resident, and fellow research projects related to street medicine.
• Identify, develop, and lead grant applications and funding opportunities to support program sustainability and growth.
• Fulfill faculty responsibilities in an appropriate department, including active participation in teaching, clinical service, and/or scholarly work.

What This Job Offers

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