Job Details

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 12/05/2025
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Category: Physicians
School/College: School of Medicine
Assignment Category: Full-Time
Rank: Open Rank
Tenure Status: Open Tenure
Payroll Status: Staff 12

Position Overview

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Family and Community Medicine invites applications for full-time faculty physicians to join a growing and mission-driven department. We seek individuals committed to outstanding patient care, excellence in medical education, and advancing science through meaningful scholarly work.

Faculty in this role will play an integral part in delivering high-quality clinical services while participating in academic activities that support the department’s continued growth and innovation.

Academic and Clinical Opportunities

In addition to providing direct patient care, faculty will have opportunities to engage in:

Medical Education

• Teaching within the medical school curriculum

• Training residents and fellows in Family Medicine

• Playing a central role in establishing the new Family Medicine Residency Program at UAB Marshall Medical Center, expected to launch within the next three years

• Supporting curriculum development, accreditation processes, resident recruitment, and mentorship

Research and Scholarly Activity

• Conducting research within an institution that secured $774.5 million in grant funding in FY23

• Collaborating with leading programs including Precision Medicine, the Center for Exercise Medicine, Preventive Medicine, the Lakeshore Foundation, and the UAB Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC)

• Contributing to scholarship in areas such as Precision Medicine, Value-Based Care, Digital Health, Lifestyle & Exercise Medicine, POCUS, and Leadership in Medicine

Qualifications

Required

• Board-certified MD or DO

• Eligibility for a full-time, twelve-month faculty appointment

• Rank and salary will be based on experience and qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications for Residency Program Faculty

• Experience in graduate medical education

• Prior involvement in residency development and accreditation

• Familiarity with ACGME standards and compliance

• Strong commitment to mentoring and supporting residents

About UAB

UAB is a major academic and economic leader with more than 35,000 employees. The university is internationally recognized for excellence in life sciences, diversity, and innovation. Highlights include:

• Ranked among the top 100 universities globally for life sciences

• Ranked among the top 10 universities nationally for diversity

• Recognized as the #1 U.S. Young University (<50 years old) by Times Higher Education (2018–2019)

• UAB Heersink School of Medicine ranks 26th in NIH research funding and 12th among public medical schools

Living in Birmingham

Birmingham offers an exceptional quality of life, with diverse cultural amenities, excellent schools, and easy access to major Southern cities such as Atlanta, Nashville, and New Orleans. Known for its beautiful suburbs, vibrant job market, and desirable living conditions, Birmingham provides an outstanding environment for families and professionals.

Additional Requirements

• Pre-employment background check required for all selected candidates

• Physicians employed by UAHSF or other UAB Medicine entities must also complete a pre-employment drug screen

Nondiscrimination Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution committed to providing equal access regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, or veteran status. Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in any UAB program or activity.