Posting Details
Position Information
School/College
School of Medicine
Title
Heersink School of Medicine-Associate Professor/Professor Division Director-Obstetrics & Gynecology
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Rank
Associate Professor/Professor
Tenure Status
Open Tenure
Payroll Status
Faculty 12
Job Description
Division Director, Global and Rural Women's Health - Birmingham, AL
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Marnix E. Heersink University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine, a premier center for clinical care, medical education, and research, invites applications for the position of Director, Division of Global and Rural Health to further bolster its global and rural women's health portfolio. Recruitment is for tenure-track or non-tenure earning faculty applicants with MD or PhD degrees at the Associate or Full Professor level. The primary focus of this position is to oversee/grow the Division and lead research towards the advancement of science in the area of women's health in the global and/or rural context. Areas of particular interest include epidemiology, behavioral science, family planning, gynecologic cancers, and reproductive health. The faculty member will also be engaged in educating medical students, residents and fellows within the Department.
UAB's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) is recognized for excellence as reflected in its high-level of NIH funding, consistent US News & World Report Top 20 status, and consistent recognition as a top 15 residency program. The department contains seven divisions, > 60 faculty members, six fellowships, and 32 resident physicians. UAB's tradition of excellence is demonstrated in our commitment to providing high-quality, personalized patient care, a comprehensive educational program, and conducting cutting-edge research. These attributes make the UAB Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology one of the best programs in women's health in the country. The Department is very committed to growing its current research, education, and implementation efforts in global and rural women's health through a bidirectional approach. In addition to a growing research portfolio in rural Alabama, the department has a strong presence in low- and middle-income countries through ongoing research, education, and/or implementation efforts.
Required Qualifications
Qualified candidates are those who hold a MD or PhD degrees; have acknowledged excellence in women's health with a focus on global and/or rural health; have a strong record of funded research in women's health. Interested applicants can send application or inquiries to:
Isabel C. Scarinci, PhD, MPH
scarinci@uab.edu
University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
10360F, Women's & Infants Center
1700 6th Avenue South Birmingham, Alabama 35249-7333
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F2973P
Open Date
11/09/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
