at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Division Chief, Infectious Diseases (Non-Tenure System Faculty)
Division Chief, Infectious Diseases (Non-Tenure System Faculty)
Hiring Department: Department of Medicine
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025877
Posting Close Date: September 3, 2024 (For Fullest Consideration, apply by July 31, 2024)
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC 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:
The Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago invites applications and nominations for a Chief for the Division of Infectious Diseases. The Division offers exceptional opportunities for clinical care, research, and education and outstanding faculty who engage in multidisciplinary collaborations, funded research, and close partnerships with community-based agencies. A key strength of the Division is its active engagement with traditionally underserved populations designed to address diverse health disparities. The Division is part of a vibrant and growing Department of Medicine that prioritizes collegiality, diversity, integrity, compassion, and innovation.
The successful candidate will lead the Division of Infectious Diseases' clinical, scholarly, educational, and service missions while working closely with the College of Medicine and the University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics (UI Health). We seek an outstanding candidate at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (rank commensurate with qualifications) with a record of extramural funding, program of research, and evidence of collaboration, mentoring, and clinical service. The candidate must have excellent leadership skills to support and grow the division and advance its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie Research 1 institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC is the only Chicago-based institution and one of two universities from the State of Illinois that was named by Campus Pride to its "Best of the Best" list of LGBTQ friendly colleges and universities in the nation. UIC is ranked #7 "Best Bang for the Buck" out of 384 Midwest universities by Washington Monthly's annual College Guide, #3 of top large colleges in the Midwest by Wall Street Journal, and #14 on the "Best Values" list according to the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education rankings. UIC has more than 34,000 students, 14,100+ faculty and staff, 16 colleges, and Illinois' major public medical center. With more than $509 million in annual research expenditures, UIC ranks among the leading universities in federal research funding. UIC comprises 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). UIC has the 2nd largest medical school in the country and the largest number of students from underrepresented minority groups. The UIC College of Medicine is located in the Illinois Medical District that includes the eight UIC health science colleges and several other public and private medical centers. The clinical enterprise of UI Health includes a 445-bed tertiary hospital, 21 outpatient clinics, 11 federally... For full info follow application link.
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