Heersink School Of Medicine-Open Rank-Otolaryngology (Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery)
About The Position
The Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine seeks a clinician, clinician-investigator, or investigator holding MD, PhD, or MD/PhD degrees for an open faculty position. Rank, salary, and tenure status will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Mid to senior-level career investigators with established independent research programs and demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding are encouraged to apply. The department provides advanced care across the spectrum of head and neck disorders with surgeons practicing in six areas of specialty: Head and Neck Oncology, Rhinology, Sleep Medicine, Otology, Laryngology, and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Faculty members maintain specialty interests in areas such as aerodigestive disorders, endoscopic skull base surgery, and transoral robotic assisted surgery (TORS). The department has active research in all aspects of Otolaryngology, including clinical trials for difficult-to-treat diseases and a strong basic science research focus in head and neck oncology and rhinology. The Department of Otolaryngology is passionate about mentoring and training the next generation of Otolaryngologists, providing robust training for residents with a high number of operative cases. UAB is a research university and academic health center renowned for its collaborative culture and breakthroughs in education, healthcare, research, and service. UAB Medicine is a large public academic medical center with UAB Hospital as its centerpiece, offering a complete range of primary and specialty care services and innovative treatments.
Requirements
- MD, PhD, or MD/PhD degrees.
- Board certified or board eligible in Otolaryngology (for clinician and clinician-investigator candidates).
- Eligible for medical licensure in Alabama (for clinician and clinician-investigator candidates).
- Strong clinical expertise.
- Excellent communication skills.
- High level of motivation.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
Nice To Haves
- Mid to senior level career investigators who have established independent research programs and demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding.
- Fellowship-trained candidates.
- Special consideration for those trained in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced care across the spectrum of head and neck disorders.
- Maintain areas of specialty interest in subjects such as aerodigestive disorders, endoscopic skull base surgery, and transoral robotic assisted surgery (TORS).
- Strive for new discovery in areas of specialty interest.
- Engage in active research in all aspects of Otolaryngology.
- Participate in clinical trials for many difficult to treat diseases.
- Contribute to a strong basic science research focus in head and neck oncology and rhinology.
- Mentor and train the next generation of Otolaryngologists.
- Provide robust training for residents in all aspects of the specialty.
- Conduct strong basic, translational, and clinical research.
Benefits
- Rank, salary, and tenure status commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
