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How to Apply

Interested applicants may apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining their interest and qualifications. Addressed to Dr. Adam Marks, Section Head, Adult Palliative Medicine and emailed to [email protected]. 

Job Summary

Role Description:   This position will promote a model of excellence for Adult Palliative Medicine.

Reporting Relationships:  This position will report to a home department with oversight by the Section Head, Adult Palliative Medicine. 

For more information about the Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine, and our Palliative Medicine Section, please visit our websites: https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/dgpm/geriatric-medicine and https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/dgpm/palliative-medicine

This position is posted as Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor. Rank of selected candidate is dependent upon qualifications.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Required Qualifications*

Michigan Medicine is seeking board certified Hospice and Palliative Care Physicians to join our successful program in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This clinical faculty position is a unique opportunity to join any of our various service lines, including palliative care in outpatient clinics, inpatient consults, as well as potential participation within innovative models of community and home-based care -- all dedicated to providing outstanding care to adult patients with serious illness. This position also provides the opportunity to engage in clinically oriented scholarly activity and teaching as part of an academic faculty appointment on the Clinical Track at the University of Michigan Medical School, where participation in educational activities, weekly educational conferences, and faculty development is encouraged among a collegial faculty.

The ideal candidate will be board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, have successfully completed an ACGME accredited Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship program and have experience in Palliative Medicine. They should hold or have the ability to obtain the appropriate medical licenses in the State of Michigan. Candidates should be able to collaborate effectively with other clinicians and interprofessional team members. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Evidence of clinical competence and experience teaching in a clinical and didactic setting is expected.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

This position is posted for Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor. Final rank will be determined on candidate's qualifications. 

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.