Associate Director for Research and Scholarship & Assistant Professor: Division of Hospital Medicine

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Minnesota is seeking an Associate Director for Research and Scholarship in the Division of Hospital Medicine. This role focuses on enhancing research efforts and supporting faculty in their academic pursuits. The position includes both research and clinical responsibilities, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Candidates should have a strong background in internal medicine and proven research success.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays

Health plans

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Successful research funding and scholarly output.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead DHM Research and Scholarship Committee.
• Attend internal medicine teaching and care services.
• Mentor DHM faculty in research.

Skills

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Mentorship

Collaboration

Education

Board eligibility or certification in Internal Medicine

Advanced training in research and/or quality improvement

Job description

Associate Director for Research and Scholarship & Assistant Professor: Division of Hospital Medicine

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About The Job

The Division of Hospital Medicine within the Department of Medicine is seeking an Associate Director for Research and Scholarship. The person in this role will report to the Division Director and will have primary accountability for coordinating, collating, reporting, and improving the Division of Hospital Medicine’s research and scholarship efforts, as well as conducting their own successful program of research. This role will have protected (non-clinical) time for research and academic pursuits. The Associate Director will lead a DHM Research and Scholarship Committee, report to the DHM Executive Council, and collaborate with Departmental, Medical School, and University research leaders to enhance research efforts, increase funding, and foster scholarly output. The role also involves recruitment and retention of research-focused faculty and supporting scholarship across multiple domains, including quality improvement, clinical research, and educational scholarship. Advancement within the institution depends on demonstrating clinical and scholarly achievement.

Responsibilities

Educational Responsibilities

• Develop and lead DHM Research and Scholarship Committee
• Strategically invest funds to build research capacity and infrastructure in DHM
• Mentor DHM faculty in research
• Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in research and scholarship
• Perform annual reviews with faculty in collaboration with the Division Director
• Coordinate monthly DHM research seminars
• Serve as a role model for research and scholarship in hospital medicine

Clinical Responsibilities

• Attend internal medicine teaching and care services at the University of Minnesota Medical Center
• Participate in evening, overnight, and weekend clinical shifts

Qualifications

Required:

• Board eligibility or certification in Internal Medicine or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
• Excellence in patient care
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Medical license in Minnesota or ability to attain one
• Successful research funding and scholarly output
• Experience in mentorship and collaboration

Preferred: Advanced training in research and/or quality improvement

Application Process

Applicants should submit a cover letter detailing research and scholarship experience, ideas for advancing research efforts, and how they will support diversity and inclusion. They must also demonstrate eligibility to work in the U.S. and complete the online application process.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary begins at $55,000, with additional clinical salary through University of Minnesota Physicians. The role is a 75%-100% appointment with a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays, health plans, retirement, and other employee benefits.

Additional Information

The position is open until filled. For accommodations during the application process, contact [e-mail] or call (612) 624-UOHR. The university values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity employment. Employment is contingent upon background check clearance.