Description

Clinical Faculty (Open Rank/Open Tenure) – Emergency Radiology Fully Remote, Hybrid, and/or In-Person Opportunity at the University of Alabama at Birmingham

 The Department of Radiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking three full-time radiologists to join our expanding 24-hour Emergency Radiology service, currently 18 members strong. The position will involve interpretation of CT, MRI, ultrasound, and radiographic studies across a high-volume academic medical center. Coverage will alternate between day and midday shifts, with a schedule of one week on followed by two weeks off.

UAB is a leading academic medical center with robust inpatient and emergency services, state-of-the-art facilities, and highly regarded residency and fellowship programs. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative academic radiology department with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, and professional development.

About UAB Radiology

The UAB Department of Radiology is a large, multidisciplinary academic department with robust clinical, educational, and research programs. The department includes:

• 105 clinical faculty members, including 19 physicists and PhD researchers
• 57 residents across diagnostic radiology, integrated and independent interventional radiology, and nuclear medicine
• 23 clinical fellows across ACGME-accredited and non-accredited programs 

Qualifications

• Applicants must be ABR-certified or ABR-eligible and qualified for medical licensure in Alabama.
• Fellowship training in body imaging, cardiopulmonary imaging, neuroimaging, musculoskeletal imaging, and/or emergency radiology is preferred.
• Candidates should have a strong interest in teaching and working with residents and fellows.
• An interest in research is encouraged but not required.

Work Arrangement

UAB is open to in-person, hybrid, and fully remote work arrangements for this position. For hybrid/remote faculty, a home workstation will be provided. Fully remote appointments are not eligible for tenure-track consideration. Approval of remote work arrangements is contingent upon the candidate's location, licensure requirements, and other institutional and departmental considerations.

Academic Rank, Compensation & Tenure

Academic rank, competitive compensation, and tenure eligibility will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Compensation, Benefits & Faculty Support

UAHSF offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time and part-time faculty. Benefits may include:

• Base salary range
  • $438,000-$483,000
    
• Retirement
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching contributions
  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
    
• Health & Wellness
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Supplemental insurance plans through UNUM
    
• Life & Disability Coverage
  • Group term life insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Group long-term disability coverage
  • Death benefit
• Additional Benefits
  • Educational assistance
  • Other benefits available in accordance with UAHSF policies and eligibility requirements

Visa & Immigration Support

• UAB provides immigration support for eligible international faculty, including H-1B visa sponsorship support and J-1 waiver assistance, subject to availability.

About UAB Health System

The $7.5 billion UAB Health System comprises the patient-care activities of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine and more than 3,100 licensed beds in a system of 16 owned, affiliate and network entities across the state. This includes UAB Hospital, which is the 5th largest in the nation, and is home to the state’s only Level I trauma center (now undergoing a $73 million expansion) and is consistently named by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in Alabama, with seven specialties currently in the top 50 nationally. UABHS encompasses the largest multi-specialty group of health care professionals in Alabama serving patients from every state in the nation and many countries around the world; UAB Callahan Eye, the only specialty eye hospital in Alabama and one of only a few globally is dedicated to advancements in ophthalmology; and Viva Health which serve more than 78,500 Alabamians through Medicare or employer-sponsored health plans. In 2024, UAB acquired the Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System, adding 5 hospitals and 19 ambulatory facilities to meet the healthcare needs of Alabamians. UABHS is committed to providing more than $250 million in world-class charity care. UAB is advancing innovative discoveries for better health as a three-time recipient of the prestigious Center for Translational Science Award.

Application & Additional Information

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to Ashlea Franco at ashleafranco@uabmc.edu. For additional information about our department, please visit our website at ww.uab.edu/medicine/radiology/.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, or veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix. A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. In addition, physicians and other clinical faculty candidates who will be employed by the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) or other UAB Medicine entities must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen to be hired.

Requirements

Applicants must be ABR-certified or ABR-eligible and qualified for medical licensure in Alabama.