Infectious Diseases Physician - Assistant Professor

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Completion of an ABIM-accredited Infectious Diseases fellowship
• Formal training in global health (e.g., Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene) or equivalent international field experience
• Demonstrated ability to conduct clinical trials research, including prior leadership roles with first- or senior-author publication(s)
• Willingness and ability to work part-time in Kampala, Uganda, supporting international clinical research programs

Preferred Qualifications

• NIH career development award (e.g., K23) submitted, pending, or funded
• Active or eligible for Minnesota medical licensure
• Experience conducting clinical trials in resource-limited settings
• Track record of grant writing and external funding applications
• Experience mentoring trainees (students, residents, fellows)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Research (75%): Lead and contribute to NIH-funded clinical trials and observational studies focused on advanced HIV disease and opportunistic infections
• Oversee study design, regulatory compliance, and implementation across U.S. and international sites
• Supervise and mentor trainees, research staff, and collaborators
• Develop independent research projects aligned with division priorities
• Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations
• Contribute to grant writing and development of future funding proposals
• Clinical (25%): Provide inpatient infectious diseases consultation at the University of Minnesota Medical Center
• Participate in teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows
• Maintain clinical excellence in the diagnosis and management of complex infectious diseases

Additional Information

• This position involves international collaboration and periodic travel to Uganda
• The University of Minnesota is committed to fostering an academic environment that supports career development, innovation, and global impact

Pay And Benefits

• Total salary is market competitive and based on AAMC salary benchmarks
• Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through M Physicians
• The base salary range for this position is $170,000 - $205,000 commensurate with experience, qualifications, and cFTE
• The salary from the University is dependent upon the academic effort of the person hired
• M Physicians Provides The Following Benefits:
• Substantial 401K employer contribution
• Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services
• Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees
• Malpractice insurance coverage

Additional Requirements

• An application for the corresponding academic component of this position should be submitted through the University’s employment site: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/374165
• M Health and Clinical Partnerships Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system. This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to build a nationally known academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.