Assistant or Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and International Health

The Division of Infectious Diseases and International Health at the University of Virginia is seeking a tenure-ineligible Assistant or Associate Professor of Medicine on the Clinical Faculty track, with experience in Hospital Epidemiology to serve as Assistant or Associate Hospital Epidemiologist. We are particularly interested in candidates who have relevant clinical training and research interests in Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Prevention. Rank will be dependent upon qualifications.

The successful candidate will:

• Assist with developing and managing practices, policies, and procedures for the University of Virginia (UVA) Health infection prevention and hospital epidemiology
• Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission, State and Federal Regulatory requirements Direct initiatives to prevent healthcare associated infections and transmission of healthcare associated pathogens
• Collect and analyze data on infection control
• Perform telephone triage of patient care such as the special pathogens unit
• Perform other activities in partnership with the Director of Hospital Epidemiology/Infection Prevention and Control
• Additionally, there will be clinical duties that include inpatient Infectious Disease consults, the outpatient Infectious Disease clinic, and potentially telehealth consults and other clinical opportunities.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent and be sub-specialty board-certified or board-eligible in Infectious Disease by appointment start date. The candidate should also possess outstanding clinical, technical and interpersonal skills, and training from top-rated institutions. The candidate will need superb communication skills to work collaboratively with UVA Health leadership.

For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Costi Sifri, Professor of Medicine, via email at CDS9N@uvahealth.org.

The University of Virginia is located east of the Blueridge Mountains of Virginia just 30 minutes from Shenandoah National Park and 100 miles south of Washington DC. Charlottesville is often voted one of the best places to live in the US, with a vibrant arts and music scene, pristine nature, local wineries and breweries, and tons of small-town charm.

This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance.

TO APPLY:

Please apply through Workday at the following URL, https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs , and search for requisition #R0041451. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile, search “Find Jobs,” and search for requisition #R0041451. Completean application online and attach the following documents:

•Cover letter

•Curriculum Vitae

•Contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, physical/mailing address)

Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health and drug screening is required for this position prior to employment.

Priority review of applicants will begin January 7, 2023, and this position will remain open to applications until filled.

For further information regarding the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, via email, sxv9zv@virginia.edu .

UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more please visit https://dualcareer.virginia.edu/ For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/ .

For more information on the benefits available to faculty at UVA, visit https://provost.virginia.edu/subsite/faculty-development and hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

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