The College of Community Health Sciences is located on the main campus of The University of Alabama, a comprehensive research institution that offers a wide variety of opportunities for faculty and their families. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, a community of approximately 150,000, there are many exceptional cultural and recreational opportunities. The Chair is responsible for administrative leadership of the department, including teaching medical students and family medicine residents, clinical care in outpatient and inpatient settings, and scholarly activity. There are four full-time faculty in the department plus a nurse practitioner. Previous experience in developing and maintaining outreach obstetrical programs and in preparation of grants is desirable.
Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefits package.
The College of Community Health Sciences is one of three clinical campuses of the University of Alabama School of Medicine. The program provides comprehensive clinical training for 60 third and fourth year medical students. In addition, for over 25 years the College has administered one of the most prestigious and successful Family Practice Residency programs in the Southeast. The position of chair includes administrative leadership of the department, teaching of medical students and residents, clinical responsibilities in outpatient and inpatient settings and scholarly activity. The chosen candidate will be one of four full time Pediatric faculty and will act as liaison to the other departments in the medical center as well as across the University campus.