University of Louisville

Department:

Emergency Medicine

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular Term (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R107398

Position Description:

The University of Louisville School of Medicine (UofL SOM), established in 1837, invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Open Rank) in the Department of Emergency Medicine. We are seeking a dynamic, Emergency Medicine and fellowship-trained Medical Toxicology physician who is committed to academic medicine, medical education, and clinical excellence. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing medical toxicology services, while also contributing to the department’s missions in education, clinical care, and research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert consultation in medical toxicology, including bedside and telephone consultations, and support to the Poison Control Center.
• Serve as a clinical leader in toxicology within the Department of Emergency Medicine, enhancing the integration of toxicology into emergency care and resident education.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows in both clinical and didactic settings with a focus on medical toxicology.
• Oversee the education and evaluation of medical students and residents in the Department of Emergency Medicine.
• Provide high-quality emergency care in the University of Louisville Hospital Emergency Department.
• Engage in scholarly activity and departmental service as appropriate for rank.
• Fulfill core residency faculty responsibilities, including mentorship, evaluation, recruitment, conference leadership, and program development.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM) and Medical Toxicology.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Kentucky.
• Demonstrated excellence in toxicology consultation, education, and emergency care.
• Proven academic productivity and leadership in toxicology and/or emergency medicine.
• Experience in program development and interdepartmental collaboration is highly desirable.
• Commitment to patient care.
  
  

About Us:

The University of Louisville Hospital is a 404-bed tertiary care facility and the primary adult teaching hospital for UofL SOM. It is the region’s only Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Adult Burn Unit. The Department of Emergency Medicine operates a state-of-the-art emergency department with 43 treatment areas spanning 30,000 sq. ft., caring for over 60,000 patients annually. A 24-bed Emergency Department Observation Unit is opening in mid-June 2025.

You will join a growing team of educators, clinicians, and innovators committed to advancing emergency medicine and toxicology in a diverse and collaborative environment.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. The CV and cover letter should describe a vision for departmental excellence in clinical service, toxicology integration, research, and education. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Learn more about the Department of Emergency Medicine at:

http://louisville.edu/medicine/departments/emergencymedicine

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.