Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Hypertension

About the Role

The Cardiovascular Division at the University of Minnesota is seeking a visionary Assistant or Associate Professor with expertise in Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) to join a nationally and internationally recognized team. In this role, you will work closely with leadership across the Cardiovascular Division and the Pulmonary Hypertension Section to expand clinical reach, advance cutting-edge research, and help lead one of only two PHA-accredited Comprehensive Care Centers in Minnesota.

You will be part of an elite, high-volume program equipped with a complete spectrum of advanced PH and right heart failure therapies, placing the center among a select group of specialized facilities nationwide.

Advanced Clinical Capabilities

Work alongside premier programs offering VA ECMO, lung transplantation, pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) surgeries, and balloon pulmonary angioplasties (BPA).

Research & Innovation

Join a program celebrated for academic innovation. You will have the opportunity to drive world-class research, leading or collaborating on groundbreaking basic science, translational studies, and major clinical trials.

Academic Impact

Shape the future of cardiovascular medicine through clinical leadership, research excellence, and mentorship within a top-tier academic health center.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, top-tier care to patients with complex pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure across advanced inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Spearhead innovative clinical trials, translational research, or basic science investigations to advance the field of PH.
• Partner with Cardiovascular Division leadership to expand regional access to specialized PH care and advance the University’s academic mission.
• Mentor and teach fellows, residents, and medical students within the academic ecosystem.

Requirements

• Proven clinical expertise in managing complex PH and right heart failure, including advanced therapies and multi-disciplinary interventions.
• A strong track record or demonstrated potential for scholarly productivity, clinical trials, or grant-funded research.

Qualifications

• MD or DO (or equivalent) with board certification/eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease.
• Specialized expertise/fellowship training in Pulmonary Hypertension.
• Minnesota Medical License.
• Authorization to work in the US.

Eligible for faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank at the University of Minnesota Medical School.

Pay

This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. Total combined salary is anticipated to be in the range of $350,000-$460,000, competitive with AAMC salary benchmarks. Salary at the University of Minnesota begins at $55,000 (dependent on academic rank) and clinical salary through University of Minnesota Physicians begins at $215,000, aligned with clinical effort.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off.
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• University HSA contributions.
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance.
• Employee wellbeing program.
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity.
• Financial counseling services.
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost.
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area.

Initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range to ensure compensation reflects individual credentials and experience while maintaining equity.

Schedule

100% FTE appointment.