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Job Category:
Faculty
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Assistant Professor
Job Summary:
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine seeks applications for a Physician Scientist to join a dynamic academic program, to engage in teaching and research at a world-class university.
UW Madison offers outstanding clinical facilities and laboratories offering a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including coronary and peripheral vascular interventions, a full complement of structural heart disease procedures, as well as both pre-clinical and clinical investigational device research. The position will entail a presence at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics locations in Madison and at our partner community-based hospital, Unity Point Health - Meriter.
This position is full time, 100%
This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and repeated every four years.
Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles: Professor or Associate Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Study the epidemiology behind blood vessel stiffness and how this is impacted by aging and cardiovascular disease risk factors
Position responsibilities for patient care at UW Health locations, include inpatient cardiovascular medicine service and night call; outpatient cardiovascular services including clinic coverage at Madison based clinics as well as regional site(s) based on the needs of the division; diagnostic cardiovascular testing, including but not limited to, electrocardiograms, ambulatory monitors, transthoracic echocardiography, and a variety of modalities of stress testing and non-invasive imaging.
Research focused on blood pressure control in older patients with and without cardiovascular disease.
An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.
Fueled by innovation yet grounded in kindness, the Department of Medicine empowers leaders to transform medicine and improve lives everywhere. We are committed to professional fulfillment and health equity. We strive to ensure that everyone in our department understands the importance of social impact and belonging—and is empowered to champion it in all they do. Join us and be a part of supporting our nationally recognized faculty, innovative medical education programs and exceptional clinical care as we work towards our vision of healthy people and healthy communities!
At the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, we help people live their healthiest lives through prevention and state-of-the-art care for complex heart disease. We lead comprehensive education, research and clinical programs—in partnership with our world-class university and remarkable health system. We are innovative, collaborative and kind. We strive for excellence and equity. And we make an impact in Wisconsin and beyond.
Compensation:
Negotiable, 12 month
Required Qualifications:
WI Medical license by the start date of the position.
Board-certified or board eligible in cardiovascular medicine by the start date of the position.
Completion of a US Internal Medicine residency and Cardiovascular fellowship by the start date of the position.
Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by the start date of the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on tenure track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the UW Divisional Committee guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the tenure track.
Skills and prior experience in preventive cardiology are preferred. Board certifications in Lipidology, Hypertension, and/or Obesity are highly desirable.
Additionally, the candidate will have training in nuclear cardiology or echocardiography, a strong background in preventive cardiology and clinical cardiology, as well as demonstrate excellence in patient care and teaching, and a commitment to scholarly achievement.
Expertise in advanced imaging of the cardiovascular system to improve cardiovascular health in older adults
Ideal candidate will have a successful record of research productivity in the field of preventive cardiology as evidenced by publications and extramural support.
Education:
MD or DO, or equivalent required
How to Apply:
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Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is June 21, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility and will require eligibility to work for the full duration of the appointment]. If you are selected for this position, you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
Contact Information:
Brianna Bohnsack, PHR, Faculty Recruiter, bbohnsack@medicine.wisc.edu, 608-265-9662
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