Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Endocrinology

Key Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Division Chief and Vice Chair of Education, the Endocrinology Fellowship Program Director will have responsibility, authority, and accountability for: program administration and operations; teaching and scholarly activity; fellow recruitment and selection, evaluation, and promotion of fellows, and disciplinary action; supervision of fellows; and fellow education in the context of patient care.
• Design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive curriculum aligned with ACGME competencies and institutional priorities.
• Recruit, select, and mentor fellows; oversee evaluation, promotion, and, when necessary, disciplinary actions in accordance with institutional policy and in the context of high-quality patient care.
• Maintain a dynamic, supportive learning environment that fosters professionalism and psychological safety—encouraging open feedback and continuous improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with ACGME and institutional requirements, including documentation, program updates, and reporting obligations.
• Collaborate with Division, Department, and institutional leadership to secure necessary faculty, administrative, and infrastructure support for the program.
• Serve as a visible role model of clinical excellence, teaching, and professionalism within the Division and broader medical community.
• Participate in clinical instruction of students, residents, and fellows in both ambulatory and inpatient settings.
• Lead or contribute to fellow didactics, seminars, case conferences, and other structured educational activities.
• Support the Division’s academic mission by facilitating scholarly activity and clinical research among trainees and faculty.
• Represent the University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare as an active member of the medical staff, participating in medical staff affairs, quality initiatives, and upholding evidence-based practice standards.
• Serve on appropriate Division, Department, University, Hospital, and College committees as assigned by the Division Chief.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• MD, DO, or equivalent terminal medical degree.
• Must possess, or be eligible for, an unrestricted medical license in Kentucky.
• Current board certification in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (ABIM or AOBIM).
• Minimum of three years of teaching and/or administrative experience in an ACGME-accredited Endocrinology or Internal Medicine program.
• A teaching portfolio with objective evidence of teaching evidence (learner evaluations, peer and learner letters of support).
• Academic experience including public speaking, involvement in regional or national organizations related to advancing endocrinology or medical education, and/or peer-reviewed publications.
• Advanced training or experience in a relevant field, such as a Master of Health Professional Education, public health, or health services research.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes