Heersink School Of Medicine-Open Rank (Otology/Neurotology)- Otolaryngology

Posting Details

Position Information


School/College
School of Medicine


Title
Heersink School Of Medicine-Open Rank (Otology/Neurotology)- Otolaryngology


Assignment Category
Full-Time


Rank
Open Rank


Tenure Status
Open Tenure


Payroll Status
Faculty 12


Job Description


School of Medicine - Open Rank (Otology/Neurotology) - 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 to be licensed in Alabama. Preference will be given to candidates who are fellowship trained with special consideration for Otologists/Neurotologists. Candidates must have strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, be highly motivated, and compassionate towards all patients.

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 .

For additional information about our department, please visit our website at .

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 candidates who are fellowship trained with special consideration for Otologists/Neurotologists. Candidates must have strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, be highly motivated, and compassionate towards all patients.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
F2767P


Open Date
01/16/2026


Close Date

Open Until Filled
No


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


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