Heersink School of Medicine-Associate Professor/Professor Division Director-Obstetrics & Gynecology

vision Director-Obstetrics & Gynecology Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Associate Professor/Professor Tenure Status Open Tenure Payroll Status Faculty 12 Job Description Division Director, Global and Rural Women’s Health – Birmingham, AL The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Marnix E. Heersink University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) School of Medicine, a premier center for clinical care, medical education, and research, invites applications for the position of Director, Division of Global and Rural Health to further bolster its global and rural women’s health portfolio. Recruitment is for tenure-track or non-tenure earning faculty applicants with MD or PhD degrees at the Associate or Full Professor level. The primary focus of this position is to oversee/grow the Division and lead research towards the advancement of science in the area of women’s health in the global and/or rural context.

Areas of particular interest include epidemiology, behavioral science, family planning, gynecologic cancers, and reproductive health. The faculty member will also be engaged in educating medical students, residents and fellows within the Department. UAB’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/ GYN ) is recognized for excellence as reflected in its high-level of NIH funding, consistent US News & World Report Top 20 status, and consistent recognition as a top 15 residency program. The department contains seven divisions, > 60 faculty members, six fellowships, and 32 resident physicians.

UAB’s tradition of excellence is demonstrated in our commitment to providing high-quality, personalized patient care, a comprehensive educational program, and conducting cutting-edge research. These attributes make the UAB Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology one of the best programs in women’s health in the country. The Department is very committed to growing its current research, education, and implementation efforts in global and rural women’s health through a bidirectional approach. In addition to a growing research portfolio in rural Alabama, the department has a strong presence in low- and middle-income countries through ongoing research, education, and/or implementation efforts.

Required Qualifications

Qualified candidates are those who hold a MD or PhD degrees; have acknowledged excellence in women’s health with a focus on global and/or rural health; have a strong record of funded research in women’s health. Interested applicants can send application or inquiries to: Isabel C. Scarinci, PhD, MPH [email protected] University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 10360F, Women’s & Infants Center 1700 6th Avenue South Birmingham, Alabama 35249-7333 Preferred Qualifications Posting Detail Information Posting Number F2973P Open Date 11/09/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Nondiscrimination Statement UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates.

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