University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)

Job Description

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is seeking a board eligible or board-certified Laborist for a full-time faculty position. The successful candidate will join a robust and growing department that includes a multidisciplinary team of labor and delivery physicians (Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists, Academic Specialists/Generalists, and Midwifery faculty). Candidates should be committed to a team-based perinatal care model that prioritizes patient safety, high-quality outcomes, and effective communication.

Campus/School Information

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is the state’s public health, law, and human services university, dedicated to excellence in education, research, clinical care, and public service. UMB enrolls over 6,700 students in six nationally ranked professional schools—medicine, law, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and social work—and an interdisciplinary Graduate School. The university’s dynamic campus is in the heart of downtown Baltimore, providing access to a diverse and vibrant urban environment with close proximity to government agencies, major health institutions, and research partners.

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) was chartered in 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States, the University of Maryland School of Medicine is into its third century training the next generation of physicians, scientists, and health professionals, providing compassionate clinical care, and conducting advanced biomedical research to solve the generational health challenges of our time. Throughout our history, we have been innovative leaders in academic medicine. We were the first US public medical school to open a teaching hospital in 1823, and we were the first to establish shock trauma as a medical field. Our faculty, staff, residents, trainees, and students are dedicated to leadership and social responsibility across our four mission areas: Education. Research, Patient Care, and Community.

Position Information

Position Title : OBGYN Laborist

Department/Division/School: Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences/University of Maryland School of Medicine

Salary Range : $238,000-$350,000

Background Checks

Employment at UMB is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. A background check does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment. However, the university reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment if the findings are deemed incompatible with the position.

Employment eligibility must be verified within three days of the start date. Failure to provide appropriate documentation may result in offer rescission or employment termination.

Responsibilities

Successful candidate should be able to:

• Provide meaningful exposure to a wide variety of obstetric cases, with opportunities for continued learning and professional growth
• Actively engage involvement in teaching residents, interns, and medical students
• Opportunity to care for an underserved patient population in a collaborative, patient-centered, mission-driven environment
• Join a large, collegial group of labor and delivery physicians, MFMs, Academic Specialists (Generalists), and Midwives
• Engage in departmental, hospital, and university committee work and contribute to ongoing research and quality/safety initiatives
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Board-eligible/board-certified OBGYN with the ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license in the state of Maryland
• Two years of relevant experience preferred
  
  

Application Submission

Applicants Should Submit The Following Documents

• Cover Letter – Outlining professional interests and alignment with UMB’s mission.
• Curriculum Vitae – Including a list of publications, grants, and academic achievements.
• List of References – Names and contact information for three references (letters will be requested for shortlisted candidates).
  
  

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled: Yes

For questions regarding the position, please contact obgynhr@som.umaryland.edu

Additional Information

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive health insurance, retirement plans, tuition remission, and professional development opportunities. More details can be found on the UMB https://www.umaryland.edu/hrs/benefits/ .

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.