"Academic Physician – Medical Director, Transplant Hepatology #MED314a"

The University of Chicago's Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is searching for a full-time Associate Professor or Professor to serve as Medical Director of Adult Liver Transplantation. The appointee will join an established group of nationally known physicians and surgeons and serve as the UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing) administrator. In collaboration with a team of colleagues from the Transplant Center, the appointee will also be responsible for expanding a preeminent program for academic discovery and clinical care.

The program is currently ACGME-accredited to train a minimum of one ACGME-accredited advanced hepatology fellow each year. Clinical responsibilities, including general hepatology and liver transplant service, will be based at the University of Chicago’s main campus, with consultative services also provided at one or more sites in the Chicago area. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications. This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, 3) be BC/BE in gastroenterology, and 4) have advanced training in transplant hepatology (or equivalent experience).

We welcome applicants with research interests including liver metabolism, alcohol-related liver disease, hepatobiliary neoplasia, or liver transplantation. We also welcome applicants with leadership experience in managing a complex clinical operation.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/180585. Applicants must upload a CV including bibliography and a cover letter. Review of applications ends when the position is filled.

For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.

Posted: 03-Feb-26

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Categories: Academic/Faculty

Salary Details: Associate Professor: $321,161 - $455,908 per year; Professor: $339,895 - $486,708 per year

Internal Number: 176856

Unit Name: Department of Medicine