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DERMATOLOGY – THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM

The Department of Dermatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for tenured, tenure earning and non-tenure earning faculty positions in General/Medical Dermatology and Mohs Surgery. Academic rank will reflect the qualifications of the successful applicant. The candidate should have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. Applicants should be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology and be able to obtain an Alabama medical license and DEA.

General/Medical Dermatology:
Clinical responsibilities will include provision of outpatient clinic services, inpatient consultations and supervision of residents and medical students. Candidates must have an Alabama medical
license and DEA prior to appointment.

Mohs Surgery:
Applicants should be fellowship trained in Mohs Surgery. Clinical responsibilities will include provision of outpatient clinic services; inpatient consultations; and supervision of residents and medical students.

A strong interest in teaching, clinical and/or basic research is desirable. Candidates must have strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, be highly motivated, and compassionate towards all patients. Applicants should be fellowship trained in Mohs Surgery. Clinical responsibilities will include provision of outpatient clinic services; inpatient consultations; and supervision of residents and medical students. A strong interest in teaching, clinical and/or basic research is desirable. Candidates must have strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, be highly motivated, and compassionate towards all patients.

The Department of Dermatology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham stands proudly among the nation’s leaders in the field. UAB Dermatology offers a wide range of advanced techniques for the diagnosis, management and treatment of disorders of the skin, hair, nails, and adjacent mucous membranes. Individual faculty members maintain areas of specialty interest and strive for new discovery in these areas.

The Department of Dermatology’s highly-ranked research programs are integral part of the department’s mission. Innovative faculty focus on providing exceptional patient care while striving to improve care through research for our future patients. Our research program teams together clinicians, laboratory scientists and physician scientists to advance our understanding and treatment potential for the field of dermatology.

UAB Medicine is the third-largest public academic medical center in the country, with more than 1,900 beds and almost 18,000 employees. UAB Hospital is the centerpiece of the UAB Health System and is the teaching hospital for the UAB School of Medicine. Situated among major research centers and clinics, UAB Hospital provides patients with a complete range of primary and specialty care services, as well as the most up-to-date treatments and innovations in health care. In addition to UAB Hospital, UAB Medicine includes The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital, UAB Callahan Eye Hospital, as well as several primary and specialty care clinics, a dozen member and affiliate hospitals within Alabama, more than 10 cancer associates in the Southeast, and the Viva Health HMO.

Recently, UAB expanded further by acquiring five hospitals from the Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System. This acquisition added 5,000 employees, 409 beds, and outpatient facilities, which include hospitals in Birmingham, Blount, Chilton, East, and St. Clair counties; the One Nineteen campus; the Trussville Freestanding Emergency Department; imaging centers; and other clinics.

Located in the heart of the Southeast, Birmingham is a short drive from Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga, New Orleans, Memphis and Gulf Coast beaches. Some of the most beautiful suburbs in the United States surround the city. With its picturesque surroundings, Birmingham has been recognized as an “All American City”, one of the top ten American cities to live and work, and one of the top ten entrepreneurial and job growth hot spots in America. The combination of pleasant weather, geography, diverse culture, activities, and lifestyle make this city a wonderful place to live, raise a family, and practice medicine.

Interested candidates should apply here: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/23727

A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. In addition, physicians and other clinical faculty candidates who will be employed by the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) or other UAB Medicine entities must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen to be hired.

To learn more about the University of Alabama at Birmingham, please visit https://www.uab.edu/home/

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

About University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham pursues the frontiers of education, research and health care within a bold, collaborative culture that strives to be first, best and one-of-a-kind. We offer 137 degree programs to prepare our students for the challenges of a new world economy in a dynamic living and learning environment that inspires and nurtures achievement, social responsibility and enterprise.

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