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Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Clinical Instructor

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin Lung Transplant Fellowship is a non-accredited 1-year program that partners closely with the UW Health Lung Transplant Center and the Madison VA, one of only three VA hospitals in the country that offer lung transplantation and one of eight programs continuously in operation since inception in 1988.

This appointment will be in the [redacted] Lung Transplant Fellowship Program receiving advanced training in Lung Transplant Pulmonology and Critical Care.

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location
• This is a terminal, 12 month appointment
• 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.

Responsibilities include clinical patient care at UW Health and Madison VA approved locations; participation in the clinical teaching of medical students and residents. Incumbent will participate in the Department of Medicine, Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Division continuing professional education activities. Trainees will be welcomed by a growing lung transplant team dedicated to improving the quality of care for our patients.

This position will always function as a trainee when performing bronchoscopy procedural care. The incumbent will be expected to:

• Participate in lung transplant related care in the inpatient and clinic setting.
• Weekends will be expected while assigned to inpatient lung transplant services (Lung Transplant Medicine and APS), anticipate 12-16 weeks.
• Attend Lung Transplant Clinic during ambulatory weeks.
• Participate in Transplant educational meetings including Transplant Grand Rounds (weekly), Hot Topics (bimonthly), Journal club, and Explant conference (monthly); expected to present one Hot Topic's session and one fellow' core curriculum lecture.
• Submit one abstract at a national conference and publish one manuscript.
• Participate in any new quality improvement activities related to transplant pulmonology.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine.

Fueled by innovation yet grounded in kindness, the Department of Medicine empowers leaders to transform medicine and improve lives everywhere. We are committed to professional fulfillment and health equity. We strive to ensure that everyone in our department understands the importance of social impact and belonging-and is empowered to champion it in all they do. Join us and be a part of supporting our nationally recognized faculty, innovative medical education programs and exceptional clinical care as we work towards our vision of healthy people and healthy communities!

At the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, we help people with asthma, allergies, lung disorders and critical illness live their healthiest lives. We lead comprehensive education, research and clinical programs-in partnership 2288with our world-class university and remarkable health system. We are innovative, collaborative and kind. We strive for excellence and health equity. And we make an impact in Wisconsin and beyond.

Compensation:

The full-time salary for this position is $94,702 this is a combined salary from UW and UW Health.

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 SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Required Qualifications:

MD - Physician - WI State Licensure Required

Wisconsin Medical License required before start date.

Board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine by the start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

MD or DO Degree required

How to Apply:

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• Cover letter required
• Resume
• 3 letters of recommendation

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is 11/2/2026; 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 currently scheduled to end 6/30/2028 and will require eligibility to work until that time. 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:

Contact Information:

Kassie Hefty,

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