Academic Endocrinology

The University of Missouri School of Medicine

Department of Medicine

Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism

The University of Missouri-Columbia, Department of Medicine is seeking a full-time faculty member in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. We seek applicants who have exemplary clinical skills and a strong interest in teaching. Candidates interested in engaging in scholarly activities are highly encouraged to apply. 

Job Details: 

• Clinics: 8 clinic sessions per week
• Faculty: 9 
  • 2 Advanced practice providers
• Support Staff:
  • LPN and CNA support staff
  • 2 diabetes educators on-site
  • Certified dietitian with pump certification
• Call: 1 in 6, home call
• Hospital Affiliation: 
  • 400-bed tertiary referral center
  • Level I trauma center
  • Ellis Fischel Cancer Center

Education

• Thriving Endocrinology fellowship program with demonstrable academic success, graduating three fellows annually
• Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency programs with a combined total of around 80 residents
• School of Medicine with 128 students per class 

Research

• NIH-funded investigators in cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, with expertise in vascular remodeling, repair, and regeneration; bioenergetics; heart failure; precision nutrition and non-alcoholic fatty liver
• The NextGen Precision Health building, set to open in fall 2021, is a state-of-the-art, 265,000-square-foot facility, designed to enable cardiovascular and metabolic disorders research as one of six focus areas
• Current clinical trials are conducted in the clinics and the Clinical Research Center which houses both inpatient and outpatient clinical trials, and a Clinical Translational Sciences Unit under development in the NextGen Precision Health building

Organization

• The Division of Endocrinology is one of ten academic divisions in the Department of Medicine
• University Hospital is situated on the main University of Missouri campus, with ready access to collaborators in other School of Medicine departments, such as Medical Pharmacology and Physiology, and Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
• The School of Medicine and University Physicians have a strong partnership with MU Health Care, with executive oversight from the Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs

Required Qualifications: 

• A commitment to clinical care
• A passion for education and research
• BC/BE in Endocrinology
  • ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency and endocrinology fellowship
• Ability to obtain and maintain MO Licensure

Please note that candidates seeking J1 waiver sponsorship with start dates in 2023 and 2024 cannot be considered. 

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city feel, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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