Academic IBD Physician

Position Overview The University of Utah, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition seeks an Academic Clinician focused on Inflammatory Bowel Disease to join an established and growing IBD section. The team comprises 4 colorectal surgeons, 3 RN clinical coordinators, 2.5 physician assistants, and 4 other IBD‑focused Gastroenterology faculty. This program is the sole IBD Center in the five‑state region and hosts the nationally renowned Rocky Mountain IBD conference. The University of Utah Health aims to make this a Center of Excellence. The position involves outpatient IBD clinic, general endoscopy, and inpatient general GI consult rotation. Academic Responsibilities Academic responsibilities include working directly with Gastroenterology fellows and medical house staff, participating in weekly educational conferences, and engaging in clinical, translational, or basic science research. Faculty hold appointments at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine and may hold appointments at the Salt Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Huntsman Cancer Institute. Minimum Qualifications Medical Degree Board certified in Internal Medicine and board eligible or board certified in Gastroenterology Benefits and Background Check The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS. The University may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. Special Instructions Please submit CV with mm/yyyy format for start/end dates. Open Until Filled Open date: 12/17/2025. The position will remain open until filled. EEO and Non-Discrimination Information The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and is committed to improving access to higher education and health care for historically underrepresented groups. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and in accordance with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator at the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at Online reports may be submitted at #J-18808-Ljbffr