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Medical Director – Transplant & Section Head – Heart Failure Cardiology (Clinician-Educator)

The Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time, non-tenure-eligible Clinician-Educator to serve as Medical Director, Transplant, and Section Head, Heart Failure, in a nationally renowned cardiovascular institute and heart failure program. Candidates may be appointed at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. In addition to the administrative roles, responsibilities include supporting the inpatient cardiology service and the ambulatory clinic.

Qualified candidates will have a strong background in cardiovascular medicine, have completed ACGME-accredited cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure fellowship programs, and hold current board-certification in cardiology and advanced heart failure. Candidates will have experience in clinical trial leadership with a robust bibliography of peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate productivity and the ability to obtain extramural funding support. The successful candidate will be an outstanding clinician and have experience mentoring trainees and junior faculty. Clinician scientists considered for the role will integrate clinical expertise and research within the ongoing work in the Division of Cardiology.

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position. Also upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.

Applications accepted here: https://facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/MjE1Mw==

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