Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Required Education

MD or Equivalent Degree

Required Related Experience

Completion of residency and pulmonary/critical care fellowship

Required License/Registration/Certification

Ky Medical License with 30 days of employment

Board certified in Internal Medicine

Board eligible in pulmonary/critical care medicine

Job Summary

The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Kentucky / Markey Cancer Center is seeking a Board-Certified / Board-Eligible faculty member to assume the role of Program director for the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine and Critical Care Medicine fellowship programs. The position will have protected time to accomplish program director duties for both programs with the remainder of the time spent as an attending in the medical ICUs and pulmonary clinics at UK HealthCare.

Successful candidates must have at least 3 years of fellowship leadership experience at the associate program director level at an ACGME accredited pulmonary/critical care fellowship program. Candidates will have opportunities to participate in teaching and in patient-oriented research in the areas of sleep medicine, ICU outcomes, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, COPD, and lung transplantation. Salaries and academic rank are commensurate with experience.

To apply, please include a CV along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes
University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.