Heersink School Of Medicine-Open Rank-Otolaryngology (Laryngology)

ology) Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Open Rank Tenure Status Open Tenure Payroll Status Faculty 12 Job Description School of Medicine – Open Rank (Laryngology) – Otolaryngology The Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) School of Medicine seeks a clinician, clinician-investigator or investigator holding MD, PhD, or MD/PhD degrees for an open faculty position. Rank, salary, and tenure status commensurate with experience and qualifications. Mid to senior level career investigators who have established independent research programs and demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding are encouraged to apply. Clinician and clinician-investigator candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Otolaryngology and eligible for medical licensure in the state of Alabama.

Preference will be given to fellowship-trained candidates, with special consideration for those with expertise in Laryngology. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a high degree of motivation, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care. The Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham stands proudly among the nation’s leaders in the field. We provide advanced care across the spectrum of head and neck disorders with surgeons practicing in six areas of specialty: • Head and Neck Oncology • Rhinology • Sleep Medicine • Otology • Laryngology • Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Individual faculty members maintain areas of specialty interest in subjects as varied as aerodigestive disorders, endoscopic skull base surgery, and transoral robotic assisted surgery ( TORS ).

All the faculty strive for new discovery in these areas. The Department of Otolaryngology has active research in all aspects of Otolaryngology, with clinical trials for many difficult to treat diseases and a strong basic science research focus in head and neck oncology and rhinology. The Department of Otolaryngology is passionate about mentoring and training the next generation of Otolaryngologists. Robust training for residents is provided in all aspects of the specialty.

The program has one of the highest number of residency operative cases in the country. Recent graduates logged an average of over 3,000 cases during their residency. Strong basic, translational, and clinical research opportunities are available. The University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond.

UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has — for more than five decades — produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. UAB was ranked #1 in the United States, and in the top 10 worldwide, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2018 Young University Rankings. UAB Medicine is the third largest public academic medical center in the country, with more than 1,900 beds and almost 18,000 employees. UAB Hospital is the centerpiece of the UAB Health System and is the teaching hospital for the UAB School of Medicine.

Situated among major research centers and clinics, UAB Hospital provides patients with a complete range of primary and specialty care services, as well as the most up-to-date treatments and innovations in health care. In addition to UAB Hospital, UAB Medicine includes The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital, UAB Callahan Eye Hospital, as well as several primary and specialty care clinics, a dozen member and affiliate hospitals within Alabama, more than 10 cancer associates in the Southeast, and the Viva Health HMO . Located in the heart of the Southeast, Birmingham is a short drive from Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga, New Orleans, Memphis and Gulf Coast beaches. Some of the most beautiful suburbs in the United States surround the city.

With its picturesque surroundings, Birmingham has been recognized as an “All American City”, one of the top ten American cities to live and work, and one of the top ten entrepreneurial and job growth hot spots in America. The combination of pleasant weather, geography, diverse culture, activities, and lifestyle make this city a wonderful place to live, raise a family, and practice medicine. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. In addition, physicians and other clinical faculty candidates who will be employed by the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation ( UAHSF ) or other UAB Medicine entities must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen to be hired.

To learn more about the University of Alabama at Birmingham, please visit http://uab.edu/home . For additional information about our department, please visit our website at www.uab.edu/medicine/otolaryngology/ .

Required Qualifications

Clinician and clinician-investigator candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Otolaryngology and eligible to be licensed in Alabama.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to fellowship-trained candidates, with special consideration for those with expertise in Laryngology. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a high degree of motivation, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care. Posting Detail Information Posting Number F2902P Open Date 08/27/2026 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.

Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix . Special Instructions to Applicants Pre-employment Background Check A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable) In addition, physicians and other clinical faculty candidates who will be employed by theUniversity of Alabama Health Services Foundation ( UAHSF ) or otherUABMedicine entities must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen to be hired.

About University of Alabama at Birmingham To learn more about the University of Alabama at Birmingham click here. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this faculty employment opportunity? HigherEdJobs.com Chronicle of Higher Education Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) Inside Higher Ed Diverse Issues In Higher Education UAB Faculty Jobs Portal Personal Referral Minority Nurse Indeed.com AAMC New Scientist ScienceCareers.org Association for Information Systems New England Journal of Medicine Science Magazine www.postandgo.org SFN Careers MathJobs.org Conference Search Firm Academic Keys Other-- Please list the source in the next question. If you answered "Other" above, please explain: (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents The University of Alabama at Birmingham 1720 2nd Ave South Birmingham, AL 35294 Main Switchboard: (205) 934-4011 Hearing Impaired/TDD: (205) 934-4642 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.

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