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Vice Chair of Medicine/Chief of Medical Services (3-309-1176)

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and the VA Maryland Health Care System-Baltimore facility (VAMHCS) are recruiting a full-time Physician/Administrator to serve as Vice Chairman for the Department of Medicine at the UMSOM and as Chief of Medical Services for the VAMHCS.

The Vice Chair of Medicine provides oversight and coordination of all teaching aspects for medical students, residents, and fellows at the VAMHCS, and will be expected to contribute to the research, teaching, and clinical missions of the University. 

The Chief of Medical Services serves as a key member in the administration, supervision, management, and coordination of the day-to-day operations at the Baltimore VA Medical Center as it pertains to the medical services department, including research and clinical activities.  This position will work with facility Committee(s)/Board(s) to coordinate the highest care as it relates to the best quality care for the Veterans and the wellbeing of the staff. 

Successful candidates must have strong evidence of clinical training, demonstrated experience in administration, research, and education, be board certified in internal medicine and/or board certified in a subspecialty of medicine.  As this position will be funded, in part, by the VA, all candidates must be US Citizens.  The selected candidate will also have an established record of research productivity, as well as a proven record of past and current grant funding and scholarly activity. 

Expected faculty rank for this position will be Associate Professor or higher, however, final rank, tenure status and salary will be commensurate with selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

How to Apply:

When applying, please submit a cover letter and current CV including the names and contact information of three references.  Though not required, you are also invited to include a perspective statement on equity, diversity, inclusion and civility.  Qualified candidates should apply online at the following link:

https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=230001CI&lang=en

 



Expected faculty rank for all positions is Assistant Professor or higher, however, final rank, tenure status and salary will be commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and experience.

We are proud to offer a competitive salary, medical/dental benefits, disability plans, retirement plans, and more through the State of Maryland!  UMB was ranked 13th in ‘Forbes’ 2021 America’s Best Large Employers Survey and was also ranked 6th among educational institutions for Best Employers for Diversity in 2022 also by 'Forbes'!  The University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore was ranked as one of the Best Hospitals in both the State of Maryland and the Baltimore Metro Area by the U.S. News & World Report in 2023.

The Baltimore-Washington DC area is a highly desirable area to live in with good school systems and outstanding entertainment and recreational opportunities - all within driving distance.  

The University of Maryland, Baltimore and the University of Maryland School of Medicine are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.    We value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientific community and strive toward cultivating an inclusive environment that supports all employees.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability, for any part of the recruitment process, please contact us at HRJobs@umaryland.edu and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For additional questions regarding any other issues (after application at the link in the job description), please email facultypostings@som.umaryland.edu and cite specific position number of interest in your correspondence.