Associate Director for Research and Scholarship & Assistant Professor: Division of Hospital Medicine

The Division of Hospital Medicine within the Department of Medicine is seeking an Associate Director for Research and Scholarship. The person in this role will report to the Division Director and will have primary accountability for coordinating, collating, reporting and improving the Division of Hospital Medicine's research and scholarship efforts as well as conducting their own successful program of research. This role with have protected (non-clinical) time for this role as well as academic pursuits. The Associate Director will lead a DHM Research and Scholarship Committee which will report to the DHM Executive Council and collaborate closely with Departmental, Medical School, and University research leaders to further research and scholarship efforts, increase the amount of institutional and extramural funding, encourage scholarly output, and develop collaborative working groups in collaboration with other faculty and national collaborative groups. This Associate Director will also work with the Division Director and other stakeholders in the recruitment and retention of research-focused faculty in the Division while also continuing their own program of research. The candidate will also have a commitment to fostering scholarship across multiple domains, including quality improvement, clinical research, and educational scholarship. clinical/QI/educational scholarship; advancement within the institution will depend on demonstration of clinical and scholarly achievement.

This leadership role is annually renewable based on satisfactory reviews and funding.
Associate Director/Educational Responsibilities:
* Develop and lead DHM Research and Scholarship Committee
* Develop and administer strategic investment of funds to build research capacity and infrastructure in DHM
* Serve as a research mentor for DHM faculty
* Forward efforts regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in research and scholarship
* In collaboration with the Division Director, perform annual reviews and serve as the primary point of contact for a group of faculty members.
* Coordination of monthly DHM research seminars
* Serve as a role model for ongoing, robust research and scholarship in hospital medicine

Hospitalist/Clinical Responsibilities:
* Attending both the Internal Medicine teaching and direct care services at the University of Minnesota Medical Center.
* Evening, overnight and weekend clinical shifts

Internal applicants will be considered for the first 30 days.

Required Qualifications:
* Board eligibility or board certification in Internal Medicine or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
* Demonstrated excellence in patient care
* Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
* Must have or be able to attain a medical license in Minnesota
* Must be able to pass credentialing at all applicable sites
* Track record of sustained scholarly output in hospital medicine-related research
* Track record of successful funding for research
* Track record of successful mentorship and collaboration

Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced training in research and/or quality improvement.
Application process:
People who are interested in this role are asked to submit a cover letter detailing their research and scholarship experience, ideas for forwarding research and scholarship efforts in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and how this role will be of professional benefit to the applicant. In addition, applicants should describe how they can forward efforts regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in our Division.

*Applicants must have the ability to receive work authorization in the United States from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and maintain legal status according to the requirements of the VISA category while in the United States.

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Scholarship
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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This position will remain open until filled.

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