How to Apply

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should email their curriculum vitae along with a 1-page letter of interest to:

Powel H. Kazanjian, M.D., Ph.D.

Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases

Professor of Internal Medicine

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled physician to join the Medicine Service at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS) as a faculty member in Infectious Diseases. This individual will provide patient care that takes place in the outpatient ID clinics and the inpatient consultation service at the VAAAHS and will lead the antimicrobial stewardship program at the VAAAHS. The candidate will be expected to conduct research and teach medical students, internal medicine house officers, ID fellows, and other ID trainees. The candidate must be certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in ID and qualify for and hold a faculty appointment with the University of Michigan, Division of Infectious Diseases. The candidate will contribute to achieving quality-of-care and access-to-care standards, process improvement, personnel management, and patient satisfaction involving the ID program at the VAAAHS. The candidate will ideally have an interest and experience in Antimicrobial Stewardship, as well as an aptitude for mentoring others in academic medicine.

The candidate will also be faculty within the University of Michigan Division of Infectious Diseases, a nationally recognized Division with impressive breadth and depth of clinical programs and scholarship. The Division consists of 42 faculty members, over $12 million in annual grant funding, 3 members of the American Society for Clinical Investigation, 2 members of the Association of American Physicians, 1 member of the National Academy of Medicine, and 1 Master of the American College of Physicians. Member of the Division serves as Editor-in-Chief of JCI Insight.

Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Department of Internal Medicine – Infectious Diseases, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status. The University of Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Required Qualifications*

The ideal candidate will have an M.D. degree, postgraduate clinical training, and experience in infectious diseases. They should hold or have the ability to obtain the appropriate medical licenses in the State of Michigan. Candidates should be able to collaborate effectively with other clinicians. Good oral and written communication skills are essential. Evidence of clinical competence and experience teaching in a clinical and didactic setting is expected.

Underfill Statement

This position is posted as Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor. Rank of selected candidate is dependent upon qualifications.

Background Screening

University of Michigan Health System conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.