This position has been identified as a position of trust with
access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be
required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for
employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four
years.
Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles:
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Visiting
Assistant Professor, Visiting Associate Professor or Visiting
Professor. The title is determined by the experience and
qualifications of the finalist.
Research Program: Faculty develop and sustain extramurally
funded research programs in clinical, translational, or health
services emergency care. Success in this role includes publishing
in high-impact journals, presenting at national and international
meetings, mentoring trainees and junior faculty, and assuming
leadership roles in professional organizations. Faculty
contributions are expected to lead to national recognition through
visiting professorships, invited publications, and honors.
Clinical Care: Faculty provide outstanding emergency care
across DEM clinical sites, including University Hospital, a
regional referral center caring for the highest acuity and most
complex patients. Our teams serve diverse communities in Madison
and are supported by exceptional advanced practice providers (APP),
nurses, technicians, social workers, pharmacists, respiratory
therapists, case managers, care coordinators, and others committed
to delivering the highest quality care.
Education: Faculty contribute broadly to medical education
at UW–Madison, teaching undergraduate and graduate students,
medical students, residents, fellows, and APPs. Educational
activities include classroom instruction, small group learning,
simulation, and supervised clinical care, with opportunities to
lead courses, mentor trainees, and guide scholarly projects. 5-10%
FTE will be dedicated to the department’s education mission, with
the exact percentage determined at the chair’s discretion.
Service: The successful applicant will participate in
administrative and committee work to support the clinical and
scholarly missions of the department, UW Health and the School of
Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will
be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty
members.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Participate in administrative and committee work to support the
clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of
Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will
be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty
members.
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, BerbeeWalsh Department of
Emergency Medicine
At the
BerbeeWalsh
Department of Emergency Medicine , our focus is advancing the
health of our community through unparalleled investments in
exemplary education and training, rigorous discovery and
collaboration, and compassionate patient care. Each year, our
faculty and staff care for more than
100,000 patients across
our emergency departments, serving as a trusted resource for
communities throughout Wisconsin and beyond. Our commitment to
remarkable healthcare drives us forward, always focused on turning
adversity into opportunity and redefining the limits of our
specialty.
To complement this mission, Madison offers an exceptional quality
of life. Learn more about what makes Madison a
top
place to live, work, and explore .
Compensation:
Negotiable, 12 months
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as
generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances
and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
For more information, refer to the
campus
benefits webpage and the
SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer .
Required Qualifications:
- Unrestricted Wisconsin Medical Licensure by the start
date.
- Board eligibility or board certification through the American
Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) by the start date.
- Completion of an accredited Emergency Medicine residency
training program or completion of an accredited Pediatric Emergency
Medicine fellowship training program by the start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
- For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on
Tenure Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the
department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public
Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or
Professor on the Tenure Track.
Education:
MD or DO, or equivalent required.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current
employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under .
You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload
all of your documents in the attachment field.
Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their
training and experience relating to the required and preferred
qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be
relying on written application materials to determine which
qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We
will notify selected applicants to participate further in the
selection process directly. References will be requested of final
candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is
complete and a candidate has been selected.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 23, 2025;
however, the position will remain open and applications may be
considered until the position is filled.
University sponsorship is not available for this position,
including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected
applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous
eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or
national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a
foreign national authorized to work in the United States without
the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective
date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will
require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this
position you must provide proof of work authorization and
eligibility to work.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1
waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our
position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal
or waiver fees.
Contact Information:
Anne Redfearn,
aredfearn@wisc.edu
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See
RELAY_SERVICE for
further information.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for
UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect
the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience,
status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We
commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching,
research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked
goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by
creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every
background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve
Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please
visit:
Diversity and Inclusion
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy,
disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as
defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote
excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all
backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For
more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to
view federal and state required postings, click
here .
To
request a disability or pregnancy-related
accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g.,
application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please
contact the
Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in
the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon
as possible to help the university respond most effectively to
you.
Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also
require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct,
including sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities
of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that
the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.
Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3
calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies
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