Medical Director, Echocardiography
Madison, WI 
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Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine seeks applications to join a dynamic academic program as the Director of Echocardiography at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (CHS or tenure track). Candidates must be a BC/BE cardiologist and possess Level III training in echocardiography with an established track record in research and mentorship.

Responsibilities:

In this position, the candidate will provide leadership and oversight for our echocardiography labs at all UW Health locations and will work collaboratively with our partners in the Department of Radiology. They will be tasked with expanding our research portfolio/group within cardiac imaging, establishing an advanced cardiac imaging fellowship, and mentoring fellows and junior faculty within this area.

In addition to imaging and leadership duties, the position includes providing patient care on the inpatient cardiology services and outpatient clinics. The successful applicant will participate in administrative, and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members. The successful candidate will also be involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

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Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
MD, DO or Equivalent

Qualifications:

For appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on Tenure Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the Tenure Track.

License/Certification:

Required
Must be eligible for a WI medical license

Required
Board eligible/board certified in internal medicine and cardiology

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 50% - 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

MAY 01, 2024

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Additional Information:

This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Position Vacancy 290553; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two position vacancy listings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty credentials and non-tenure-track faculty credentials for this position.

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is February 6, 2024, however positions will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here:

Contact:

Brianna Bohnsack

608-265-9662
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See for further information.

Official Title:

Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/CARDIOLOGY

Employment Class:

Faculty

Job Number:

292117-FA

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Part Time
Required Experience
Open
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