DIVISION HEAD NEPHROLOGY

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Job Summary:

The Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health seeks a dynamic and innovative full-time Professor or Associate Professor, Clinician-Educator to lead its Division of Nephrology.

The Division Head will provide strategic and operational leadership with responsibility and accountability across the full range of mission areas. The successful candidate will partner with colleagues from the School of Medicine and Public Health, UW Health and clinical partners, and UW-Madison, which was recently ranked the 14th best public institution by U.S. News & World Report. The successful applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. They will provide direction for maintaining and growing clinical, educational and research programs that span the breadth of the field; guide faculty development; participate in the clinical teaching of medical students, residents and fellows; and mentor faculty, trainees and medical students.

The Division of Nephrology's 16 physicians and 10 APPs provide a complete range of consultative, diagnostic and treatment services for patients locally and across Wisconsin and Illinois. The scope of clinical care encompasses all stages of kidney disease from the earliest detectable changes in kidney function through end-stage renal disease and the full range of conditions, including chronic kidney disease, kidney stone disease, glomerular disease, autoimmune disorders and inherited disorders such as polycystic kidney disease. Division faculty provide pre- and post-transplant care for patients in the UW Health kidney and kidney-pancreas transplant programs, among the most active and successful in the country. Pioneers in interventional nephrology, they lead a multidisciplinary vascular access program that performs approximately 1000 procedures per year and is a regional referral center. The division's academic success has led to philanthropic endowments and recognition by U.S. News & World Report.

To fulfill the critical mission of training the next generation of nephrologists, the division offers a robust nephrology fellowship program fully accredited by the ACGME, plus advanced fellowship programs in interventional and transplant nephrology.

The division's active research program focuses on clinical, translational and basic research in nephrology and transplantation. With over $1 million in grants in FY21, division faculty conduct numerous ongoing studies across the translational spectrum of kidney disease and had 75 publications in 2020.
Department overview

The Department of Medicine is the largest department in the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin system. We have 11 subspecialty divisions; approximately 1500 faculty, staff and learners; a $120M research portfolio (FY20); a nationally recognized residency program; 21 subspecialty fellowships; and a primary clinical affiliation with UW Health, the integrated health system of UW-Madison.

In pursuit of our vision of health and equity for all, we develop exceptional leaders who transform the world of medicine through scholarship, innovation and partnership. Building on core values of innovation, health equity, kindness, professional fulfillment, and impact in Wisconsin and beyond, together we propel today's trailblazers forward to create a healthier future for all.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

MD or equivalent is required

Qualifications:

Must be Board Certified in Nephrology. Candidate is required to have or be eligible for a Wisconsin Medical License.

- Candidate must be an acknowledged academic physician with demonstrated excellence in research, education and clinical care.
- Must possess a record of scholarly achievements, outstanding leadership skills, professionalism and ability to develop interdisciplinary, collaborative programs.
- Candidates for Professor or Associate Professor rank (tenure or CHS track) must meet criteria for appointment at rank per UW School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for appointment and promotion on the Tenure track.

Additional Information:

This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Position Vacancy 243468; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two position vacancy listings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty credentials and non-tenure-track faculty credentials for this position.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Department(s):

A534280-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/NEPHROLOGY

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

JANUARY 01, 2022

How to Apply:

To begin the application process please click on the '' button. You will be asked to create a profile and upload a CV and cover letter. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references as part of your online application, including your current or most recent supervisor.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 1, 2021, however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact:

Deb Gugel
gugel@wisc.edu
608-263-3732
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

Professor (CHS)(IC014) or Associate Professor (CHS)(IC015)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

243488-AS



The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Applications Open: Oct 28 2021 Central Daylight Time
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