Assistant Professor (RT) - Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Breathe Chicago Center
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Assistant Professor (RT) - Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Breathe Chicago CenterSEARCH EXTENDED TO: DECEMBER 15, 2024Hiring Department: DOM, Pulmonary, BCCLocation: Chicago, IL Requisition ID: 1027591Posting Close Date: October 16, 2024About the University of Illinois ChicagoUIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent Best Colleges rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.Description:Position SummaryThe Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep and Allergy members are highly engaged in advancing the science of practice of medicine with diverse areas of expertise including vascular biology, immunology, clinical outcomes and implementation research spread across pulmonary, critical care, sleep and allergy specialties. Our faculty are nationally and internationally recognized as leaders in their respective fields. The specific programs in the Division concentrate in Pulmonary Hypertension, ARDS and Lung Injury, Lung cancer, COPD and Asthma, Sleep Disorders and Nanomedicine and Drug Discovery. We have a very active portfolio of research projects, funded by the National Institutes of Health, VA system, PCORI, AHA, RHA, and various other private foundations or pharmaceutical companies.Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe appointee will maintain a productive research program and provide direct patient care. We are interested in applicants in the following areas of scientific investigation and clinical subspecialties: COPD/asthma. The focus can be on clinical or translational research. In this position, the incumbent will perform patient care on a part-time basis, no more than 20 hours per week, to patients at the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, and to a medically underserved and diverse patient population. In addition, the incumbent will assist the Department to teach, train, and advise medical students, residents, and fellows in the field of Pulmonary Medicine, and other primary or subspecialties, based on the incumbent's expertise. The candidate will also assist with curriculum development, and perform university duties and administrative service as assigned. These areas are essential to any academic medicine program, and an integral part of medical student teaching and resident/fellow training.Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.Qualifications:This position requires a medical degree or its foreign equivalent, a Pulmonary & Critical Care fellowship training is required. Board certified or eligible. A valid Illinois medical license or eligibility for an Illinois medical license is required. Individuals that do not meet these minimum qualifications would not be considered for this position. Active research funding is preferred.The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation