Open Faculty Positions
The Department of Dermatology at West Virginia University seeks qualified faculty for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will be expected to practice in the primary location of Morgantown, WV.
Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the areas of Dermatology and will be given substantial protected time and support for academic activities. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in the teaching of medical students and residents.
Qualifications: Applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain an unrestricted West Virginia medical license. Candidates must be board certified / eligible in dermatology. For appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, a demonstrated track-record of leadership, excellent communication skills, and publications in high-impact journals are required. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.
The Department of Dermatology offers diagnosis and treatment of all types of skin disease including malignancy. Additionally the department includes subspecialists in Pediatric Dermatology and Procedural Dermatology. Our program provides in- and out-patient services along with NBUVB light treatments, Mohs surgery and laser surgery. The department is growing, adding new positions, and has recently doubled the size of the residency program.
WVU Medicine is West Virginia University’s affiliated health system, West Virginia’s largest private employer, and a national leader in patient safety and quality. WVU Medicine includes the physicians, specialists, and sub-specialists of the West Virginia University School of Medicine; four community hospitals; three critical access hospitals; and a children’s hospital that is under expansion, and all anchored by a 690-bed academic medical center that offers tertiary and quaternary care. WVU Medicine has more than 1,000 active medical staff members and 15,000 employees who serve hundreds of thousands of people each year from across the state of West Virginia and the nation.
Morgantown, West Virginia is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD. Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities. Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one.
To learn more, visit http://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/medicine/sections-of-medicine/dermatology/ and apply online at http://wvumedicine.org/morgantowncareers/
For additional questions, please contact Annette Belcher, Senior Physician Recruiter and Talent Advisor, at: belchera@wvumedicine.org.
West Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.