Professor - Medical Ethics jobs in Novi, MI

Job Opening ID

249103

Working Title

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, OR PROFESSOR

Job Title

PROFESSOR

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Thoracic Surgery Section

Posting Begin/End Date

5/14/2024 - 6/13/2024

Career Interest

Instructional - Regular

How to Apply

All inquiries should be directed to both:

David D. Odell, MD, MS Chief, Section of Thoracic Surgery, University of Michigan Medicine;

Karen Klingensmith, MBA Section Administrator, Thoracic Surgery, University of Michigan Medicine;

Candidates should send an updated CV and letter of interest to Karen Klingensmith at

Summary

The Section of Thoracic Surgery and the Transplant Center at the University of Michigan are seeking an experienced lung transplant surgeon to join the Section as the next Surgical Director of the Adult Lung Transplant program at UM Health. The surgeon will serve as the Surgical Director of the Adult Lung Transplant and will partner with the Medical Director to oversee all clinical care, regulatory, and strategic development efforts for the lung transplant program. This individual will facilitate timely inpatient/outpatient care including the direction of the thoracic ECMO program for the care of pre- and post-transplant patients. Candidates should be committed to clinical excellence, and dedicated to teaching, innovation, and research in clinical transplantation. Strongest consideration will be given to candidates who bring diverse perspective, background, and training to the position and our Center.

The lung transplant program at Michigan Medicine was established in 1990 and has performed over 925 lung transplants to date. The adult lung transplant program is one of 8 solid organ transplant programs supported by the Transplant Center at UM Health, and is supported in partnership with the Departments of Internal Medicine and Surgery. The Surgical Director position is supported with a 40% administrative appointment from the Transplant Center, to provide time for leadership of the programmatic development and quality of the adult lung transplant program. Support in brand management, referring provider outreach, process improvement, and administrative support is provided by the Transplant Center. Growth of the adult lung transplant program to better serves the needs of the patient of the state of Michigan and the region is a priority for the Transplant Center and Michigan Medicine, and the Surgical and Medical Directors will be actively supported to accomplish this mission. Michigan Medicine boasts an extensive research infrastructure within both the Department of Surgery and the Transplant Center which will be coupled with additional resources available to the candidate to participate actively in transplant-related research which may include either basic/translational science, health services research, and/or clinical trials depending upon the interests and qualifications of the individual.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Required Qualifications*

The candidate must be board-eligible or board-certified in Thoracic Surgery and must meet the requirements for the Primary Lung Transplant Surgeon according to UNOS/OPTN Bylaws. Candidates must hold or have the ability to obtain the appropriate medical licenses in the State of Michigan and Federal DEA registration. Candidates should have appropriate qualifications for consideration of the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor, in either the clinical or instructional track.

Underfill Statement

This position is posted as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Rank of selected candidate is dependent upon qualifications.

Additional Information

University of Michigan Health seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The Transplant Center is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status, except as allowed by the need for bona fide occupational qualifications. Reasonable accommodation will also be provided to persons with disabilities, to disabled veterans, and to accommodate religious practice.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.