Department: Pediatrics

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

University of Iowa Stead Family Department of Pediatrics seeks an inpatient gastroenterologist. Appointment rank is open and may be to either the tenure track or clinical (non-tenure) track consistent with clinical experience and research interest. Appointment rank to Instructor of Pediatrics (non-tenure) may also be considered. The individual selected will join the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Pancreatology and Nutrition to provide patient care, teaching, and consultative services as a gastroenterologist.

Specific duties include the following:

• Inpatient Gastroenterology Focus: Work closely with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), medical students, residents and fellows to provide care for patients admitted to the GI service and consult service.


• Procedural Focus: This position allows you to focus on performing inpatient procedures such as endoscopies and other GI-related interventions.


• Call Schedule: Share call schedule with other providers to ensure adequate coverage while maintaining work/life balance.


• Provide comprehensive clinical care to pediatric patients with gastrointestinal, liver, nutritional and pancreatic disorders, including IBD, Celiac disease, and other conditions.


• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary care teams, working alongside specialists from various disciplines.


• Perform a range of procedures including endoscopies in dedicated pediatric endoscopy suite or children’s hospital OR.


• Contribute to the education and mentoring of medical students, residents, and participate in teaching of fellows in the division’s ACGME-accredited fellowship program since 1996.


• Participate in continuing medical education (CME) activities to maintain clinical expertise and knowledge.


• Collaborate with a diverse team of Pediatric Gastroenterologists, Advanced Practice Providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in the treatment of complex pediatric GI cases.


• Optional participation in departmental research initiatives to advance the field of pediatric gastroenterology.


• Maintain a high level of patient satisfaction through compassionate care, communication, and dedication to improving patient outcomes.

The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Pancreatology, and Nutrition is committed to providing the highest available level of care to children with disorders of the digestive system, liver, and pancreas. Six physicians, 2 APPs and three nurses are accessible and responsive to patient needs.

The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is one of the nation’s top medical schools. It is ranked 44th in research by U.S. News & World Report. Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is ranked No. 24 in NIH funding among public pediatric departments nationwide by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.   

The pediatrics department comprises the medical staff of University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital, Iowa’s only nationally ranked children’s hospital and home to the state’s only Level 4 NICU and Level 1 Regional Resource Pediatric Trauma Center. The ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program at Stead Family Children’s Hospital trains 50 pediatric resident physicians.   

 For its 2024-25 edition of “Best Children’s Hospitals,” U.S. News & World Report ranked Stead Family Children's Hospital in nine pediatric specialties: Behavioral health, Cancer  Cardiology, heart, and vascular surgery , Diabetes and endocrinology, Neonatology, Nephrology,  Neurology and Neurosurgery, Orthopedics,  Urology.  

 We are home to the Hawkeye Wave, voted the best college sports tradition by USA Today readers, where 70,000 football fans wave to our patients and providers every game day. You will never feel as much community support as you do at Iowa. Come wave with us!   

For more information contact: 

Aliye Uc, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics

Director, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Pancreatology and Nutrition

aliye-uc@uiowa.edu

Visit us on the web at: www.uichildrens.org 

To apply for this position please visit the University of Iowa website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu, requisition number 75654.  

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.  This applies to clinical, tenure and research positions.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Department: Internal Medicine

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa Department of Internal Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases is seeking an ABIM board eligible or board-certified Infectious Diseases physician at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor. This position will involve inpatient and outpatient consultative care for general Infectious Disease patients at the University of Iowa Heath Care Medical Center on the University campus, Medical Center Downtown (MCD; community setting), and possibly limited time at Medical Center North Liberty (Orthopedic-ID consultation). Participation in an antimicrobial stewardship program at MCD may be included as well.

The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, a vibrant community located in the rolling hills of southeastern Iowa. One of four UNESCO Cities of Literature, the Iowa City community offers outstanding schools, quality entertainment, literary, musical and cultural opportunities, outdoor recreation and Big Ten sporting events. Learn more about Iowa City and the Department of Internal Medicine by watching the video: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/internalmedicine/about-us/why-iowa

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Department: Psychiatry

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa

Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine

Department of Psychiatry

Perinatal Psychologist

The Department of Psychiatry in the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa is seeking a Psychologist to join our clinical track faculty. The UI Department of Psychiatry is comprised of more than 90 full-time faculty members who provide national and global leadership across a range of psychiatric areas including child psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, eating disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, medical psychiatry, community psychiatry, and perinatal mental health.

This appointment will be on the non-tenure clinical track, open rank. The position is a 1.0 FTE and consists of 80% clinical and 20% academic time.

This Psychologist will join a growing psychology division within the larger department and will be a member of the Women’s Wellness & Counseling Service (WWC) team. The WWC is the product of a unique collaboration between the Departments of Psychiatry and Obstetrics/Gynecology. Located at the University of Iowa Health Care system - Iowa’s premier academic medical center - the WWC has the unique distinction of being the only clinic in the state to provide comprehensive, specialized psychotherapy and medication management services in an outpatient care setting. We serve women across the reproductive spectrum with a focus on the perinatal period. In addition to cutting-edge clinical services, we provide high-quality education to clinicians and student-learners, and design research protocols that highlight the value of our clinical and training efforts. 

The WWC is a multidisciplinary clinic committed to upholding optimal standards of inclusion and diversity in patient care. Our staff is anchored by perinatal psychologists and psychiatrists but also includes nurse practitioners, social workers, doctoral-level students, resident physicians, and medical students. Since its founding in 2007 the WWC has experienced tremendous growth which has resulted in the development of innovative initiatives including a Health Psychology program with the Center for Advanced Reproductive Care (hospital fertility clinic) and an Inpatient Antepartum Mental Health Care Clinic, as well as embedded mental health care in the OB-GYN Maternal Substance Abuse Disorders Clinic and Stead Family Children’s Hospital’s Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

The Perinatal Psychologist will provide/engage in:

• Diagnostic assessment and short-term outpatient psychotherapy using evidence-based individual, couples, and (potentially) group therapy models
  
  
  
  • Care will be provided to those who are planning to conceive, coping with infertility, or suffering from perinatal loss, who are pregnant or postpartum, or who have been diagnosed with OB/GYN medical concerns
  
  
  • Treatment will include both in-person and telehealth care
  
  
  
  


• Education, teaching, training, supervision, and consultation to medical students, doctoral students, physician residents, fellows, and other care providers


• Clinical research/scholarly initiatives


• University, Department, and Clinic service activities

Department of Psychiatry

The University of Iowa Department of Psychiatry offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collegial professional environment. The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is a highly ranked medical school where students learn to become accomplished clinicians and top-flight researchers and educators. Students come to Iowa to study medicine in a program that uses case-based learning as the foundation of their education. Our mission is to inspire and educate world class health care providers and scientists for the people of Iowa and our global community. Researchers in the College's over 280 laboratories are served by state-of-the-art core research facilities and research support facilities. Much of the research conducted is interdisciplinary and collaborations are fostered and coordinated through major research centers, institutes and programs. Many faculty members are internationally renowned for their research. Two faculty members are Howard Hughes Institute Investigators, 12 are members of the Institute of Medicine and two are members of the National Academy of Sciences.

The university is located along the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City, a city of some 77,000 people (170,000+ in the metro area) regularly ranked as one of the nation’s best places to live. Iowa City is less than four hours from Chicago and within five hours of Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Kansas City, readily accessible via interstate highways and a regional airport 30 minutes away. Iowa City is an attractive, family friendly, college town with abundant local and world-class cultural, theatrical and musical events, top ranked schools, and outdoor recreational attractions. The Iowa City area is often ranked as one of the most livable communities in the nation (Livability.com). To learn more about our great community visit https://livability.com/ia/iowa-city, https://www.thinkiowacity.com/ and https://vimeo.com/148167202.

Search Committee Contact Information:  Stacey A. Pawlak, PhD, Director – Women’s Wellness & Counseling Service, Department of Psychiatry, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Phone: 319-356-2198. Email: stacey-pawlak@uiowa.edu.

To apply for the position, visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu, requisition #75652.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Department: Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa Department of Orthopedic Surgery is seeking candidates for Joint Replacement Surgery faculty position. Appointment rank may be at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level and to either the tenure track or clinical (non-tenure) track consistent with clinical experience and research interest. 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Department: Internal Medicine

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY:

The Associate Director of Clinical Research (ADCR) is a critical leadership position within the cancer center, responsible for overseeing and advancing clinical research in alignment with the objectives of the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) and National Cancer Institute (NCI) standards. This MD-level Associate role provides strategic direction for the clinical trials portfolio, leads key oversight committees including the Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee and Data and Safety Monitoring Board, and ensures efficient trial activation, robust accrual, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The ADCR will also play a central role in mentoring junior investigators, supporting faculty development, and guiding initiatives that expand access to clinical trials and ensure equitable representation of patients across the catchment area.

Candidates must possess an MD with a strong academic background in oncology and a demonstrated record of leadership in clinical trial execution. Completion of an ACGME-accredited Residency Program is required.

This position will be for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor in either the tenure or clinical track (non-tenure track), depending on qualifications and experience. This position is essential to maintaining the center’s NCI comprehensive designation and advancing its mission to deliver cutting-edge cancer research and care.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a member of the Cancer Center Executive Committee.


• Supervises the activities of, and assures synergy between, the committees and offices that support and oversee clinical research in the HCCC including the Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee, the Data and Safety Monitoring Board, the Clinical Trials Development, Support and Monitoring Office, and the Clinical Trials Support Core.


• Serves as a leader to HCCC members regarding faculty areas of expertise and clinical research collaborations.


• Provides guidance regarding clinical research recruitment opportunities; participates on search committees; interviews candidates; reviews curriculum vitas and provides recommendations.


• Assists the Director with grant submissions, including but not limited to the writing and assembly of grants.


• Reviews and provides recommendations on clinical and translational science seed grant applications, for example, Pipeline Acceleration for Cancer Therapeutics (PACT) initiative.


• Reviews and provides recommendations regarding the assignment of clinical research space within the HCCC.


• Serves on various other internal and external committees relative to clinical research activities of the HCCC.


• Provides guidance to Director on decisions concerning the use of endowments, grant support and other resources as they relate to clinical research activities.


• Participates with the Director in fundraising activities.


• Participates with the Director in National Cancer Institute (NCI) visits and conferences for NCI designated cancer center leadership.


• Collaborates at the regional and national levels to develop innovative therapeutic trials through the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium and the National Clinical Trial Network Alliance (and other collaborative trial groups).


• Recommends nominees for institutional and national grant opportunities and awards.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Models professional conduct grounded in integrity and respect, consistently demonstrating ethical behavior, transparency, and accountability in all interactions across the university and broader research community.

Promotes an environment that supports equitable access to opportunities, encouraging engagement, growth, and retention.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

This position reports to the Director of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

This position has reporting authority over the Clinical Research Services Core, the Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee, Data Safety and Monitoring Committee, the Clinical Trials Development, Support and Monitoring Office, and other HCCC resources intended to support clinical research (for example, MOG leadership). 

About Iowa City:

The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, a vibrant community located in the rolling hills of southeastern Iowa. One of four UNESCO Cities of Literature, the Iowa City community offers outstanding schools, quality entertainment, literary, musical and cultural opportunities, outdoor recreation and Big Ten sporting events. Learn more about Iowa City and the Department of Internal Medicine by watching the video: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/internalmedicine/about-us/why-iowa

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Department: Internal Medicine

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Division of Hematology, Oncology and Blood & Marrow Transplantation are seeking multiple BC/BE hematologists with a focus on adult benign hematology or benign and malignant hematology to join their faculty team in a growing practice. Also desirable are hematologists with clinical training in the diagnosis, management, and research of Sickle Cell Disease. This position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor to either the tenure or clinical track (non-tenure track), depending on qualifications and experience. Appointment to the rank of Instructor (non-track) may also be considered.

The Carver College of Medicine is part of a major research university and ranks 19th among public universities in NIH research funding. The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that collaborates closely with the College and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A particular strength of the program is a growing portfolio of investigator-initiated and phase I trials including many based-on research being conducted in University of Iowa laboratories. The hospital is one of the largest university-owned teaching hospitals in the United States and is adjacent to the Iowa City Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

The Division of Hematology-Oncology and Blood & Marrow Transplantation has a broad mission, spanning benign and malignant hematology and solid tumor oncology. Division faculty lead more than 200 active clinical research trials at any given time for a wide range of cancers and blood disorders and operate Iowa’s only FACT-accredited bone marrow transplant unit. The division provides services at University of Iowa Health Care, the Iowa City VA Medical Center, and at several regional outreach sites in southeast Iowa.

About Iowa City:

The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, a vibrant community located in the rolling hills of southeastern Iowa. One of four UNESCO Cities of Literature, the Iowa City community offers outstanding schools, quality entertainment, literary, musical and cultural opportunities, outdoor recreation and Big Ten sporting events. Learn more about Iowa City and the Department of Internal Medicine by watching the video: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/internalmedicine/about-us/why-iowa

Department website:

https://medicine.uiowa.edu/internalmedicine/hematology-oncology-and-blood-marrow-transplantation

For appointment to the clinical or tenure track, successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Department: Radiology

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine invites applications for an open rank non-tenure clinical or tenure track Cardiothoracic Imaging faculty position within the Department of Radiology. 

This position will join our growing Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Imaging.  Applicants must be board certified or eligible for board certification by the American Board of Radiology and have completed a formal fellowship or equivalent training in Thoracic or Cardiovascular Imaging.  In addition to clinical activities, teaching and call duties are shared across the division. 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Department: Internal Medicine

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The Carver College of Medicine at The University of Iowa seeks candidates for the position of Director of the Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Blood & Marrow Transplantation in the Department of Internal Medicine. The Carver College of Medicine is among the top twenty-five public medical schools in National Institutes of Health funding and the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is in its 25th year as an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. The Department of Internal Medicine is an integral part of UI Health Care which is a partnership between the College of Medicine and The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is one of the largest teaching hospitals in the United States and has close affiliation with the adjacent Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center. With approximately 45 faculty, the Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Blood & Marrow Transplantation has an exceptional record of achievement in research, patient care and teaching, as well as a distinguished record of national and international leadership. Multiple division faculty direct various NIH and VA funded research endeavors spanning bench to bedside. The division prides itself in participating in a program that is vigorous, friendly, and open to those who wish to seek answers to important clinical and biological problems.

The Director will partner with departmental, cancer center, and health system leadership to advance the success of the division, and in this capacity, represent the interests of the division and health system. Responsibilities include faculty recruitment, appointments and evaluations; managing educational, clinical and research programs; fiscal planning and management; and both short term and long-term strategic planning.

About Iowa City:

The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, a vibrant community located in the rolling hills of southeastern Iowa. One of four UNESCO Cities of Literature, the Iowa City community offers outstanding schools, quality entertainment, literary, musical and cultural opportunities, outdoor recreation and Big Ten sporting events. Learn more about Iowa City and the Department of Internal Medicine by watching the video: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/internalmedicine/about-us/why-iowa

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Department: Medicine Administration

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

University of Iowa Health Care seeks its next Chair and Department Executive Officer (DEO) of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (OVS). University of Iowa Health Care represents the integrated healthcare enterprise of the University of Iowa, which includes the University of Iowa Health Care Clinical Enterprise, the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, and University of Iowa Physicians. University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center serves as the main campus for University of Iowa Health Care and is one of the largest university-owned teaching hospitals in the United States and sits adjacent to the Iowa City Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. University of Iowa Health is expanding, including the Iowa City Medical Center Downtown branch, Medical Center North Liberty, and locations in the Quad Cities. The faculty and staff of University of Iowa Health Care conduct biomedical research that has led to some of the most important discoveries in the treatment for cancer, heart attack, stroke, eye disease, hearing loss, genetic diseases, birth defects, and many other conditions. Through its educational mission, University of Iowa Health Care trains the next generation of global leaders in patient care, medical research, and education.

Located within the Carver College of Medicine, one of the top public medical schools in the country, the UI Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has a distinguished record in research, education, and clinical care. Faculty maintain a robust presence locally, regionally, and nationally, and in recent years, many have held leadership positions in a variety of national organizations. The department offers comprehensive services across all ophthalmic subspecialties, including cornea, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, oculoplastics, ocular oncology, and retina. Innovative clinical offerings include advanced imaging techniques and participation in cutting-edge clinical trials aimed at improving vision care.

The department is comprised of 57 faculty members, which includes 47 clinical faculty, most of whom are actively involved in training residents and fellows. The residency program compiles 24 ACGME-approved positions and is renowned for its rigorous training; approximately ten postgraduate fellows are trained each year across various subspecialties. Research is a cornerstone of the department, with faculty securing significant NIH funding to advance the understanding and treatment of eye diseases. Research in the department incorporates the Iowa Institute of Vision Research and includes a focus on inherited eye diseases. The department's commitment to research is further exemplified by its continuous NIH support over the past 29 years. In addition to clinical and research excellence, the department is dedicated to education and professional development for all eye care professionals; a highlight of the department’s educational programing is EyeRounds.org, which serves as a resource for students, residents, physicians and patients across the globe.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Department: Medicine Administration

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY:

The Associate Dean for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (ADGPS) in the Carver College of Medicine (CCOM) advises the Dean, Executive Dean, Associate Dean for Research, and other senior staff, regarding issues related to creating innovative graduate student education and a supportive environment for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. This position will be responsible for overseeing systems that ensure that all graduate programs and postdoctoral scholars in the CCOM have support for their graduate students. The ADGPS will develop a robust recruiting strategy that brings in top candidates for all graduate student programs that involve the CCOM.  Additionally, the ADGPS will supervise the program director for the umbrella Biomedical Sciences Program with the shared goal of building global competencies for our graduate and postdoctoral students that align with federal training program requirements, while also preparing learners to serve in a variety of job environments. The ADGPS and Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies must work collaboratively across programs, departments, the Graduate College, and University of Iowa, to leverage shared services and activities that benefit trainee career development and well-being.

Candidates could become a member of one or more of several departments upon appointment.

KEY DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Create innovative educational programs that can advantage the breadth of scientific trainees in CCOM.


• Develop strategies to recruit high quality graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.


• Coordinate and align activities within the continuum of CCOM graduate student educational programs while aligning with the UI Graduate College.


• Develop a welcoming presence for all graduate students and postdoctoral scholars that provides an additional support system that extends the reach of the departments and individual graduate programs. This also entails creating a framework for conflict resolution for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.


• Develop and coordinate a framework for supporting accreditation activities for the graduate educational programs in the CCOM (though the lead for these activities may reside within the UI Graduate College).


• Enhance the CCOM’s national visibility in graduate student educational innovation.


• Supervise team members focused on operational and programmatic aspects of the umbrella Biosciences Graduate Program.


• Advise department chairs, deans, and directors regarding educational activities and initiatives.


• Ensure efforts are aligned with the CCOM, UI Graduate College, and the University of Iowa’s Strategic Plans.


• Serve on relevant university and collegiate committees.


• Represent the college with local, state, and national associations and networks geared towards addressing graduate student education.


• Prepare reports and proposals as requested by executive leadership of the college and university.


• Participate in annual events including the Graduate Student White Coat Ceremony, Commencement, Investiture Ceremonies, Graduation


• Recognition Banquets, and other ceremonial and celebratory events held during the academic year


• Help organize, promote, and maintain T32 and individual pre-doctoral grant proposals.


• Support career development activities for pre- and post-doctoral fellows.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Supervision is received from the Associate Dean for Research and the Executive Dean. Effective collaboration with other Associate/Assistant Deans and DEOs is necessary on a regular basis.

SUPERVISION PROVIDED:

Supervision is provided to the Program Director for the umbrella Biomedical Sciences Program and administrative staff in the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.