Professor - SOM Med Endocrinology

Job Description

Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition
(3-309-1310) The University of Maryland School of Medicine seeks an
exceptional physician-scientist to serve as Chief of the Division
of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Nutrition- a dynamic and rapidly
growing academic division committed to excellence in patient care,
innovative research, and transformative education. The Division has
a long-standing mission to deliver premier clinical services to
adults with diabetes and endocrine disorders, to advance
understanding and treatment through cutting-edge research, and to
educate the next generation of clinicians and scientists.

Expected faculty rank for this position will be Associate Professor
or higher. The expected salary range is $286,740 – $438,804;
however, final rank, tenure status and salary will be commensurate
with selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

This salary range includes all components of the departmental
faculty compensation program or pay from participation in
departmental variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual
compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the
salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact
the hiring department.

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum
salaries for this position and is based on the University of
Maryland School of Medicine’s good faith belief at the time of
posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of
the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected
candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors,
which may include the successful candidate's geographic location,
skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions,
education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by
the University.

UMB offers a comprehensive
benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance,
and professional development. This position participates in a
retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your
date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that
includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays,
personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive
health insurance; professional learning and development programs;
tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any
University System of Maryland school. You are also invited to view
the
Department of Medicine benefits for full-time faculty
members.

When applying, please include your current CV and letter of
introduction.

Responsibilities

The Chief will be a strategic leader with an ambitious vision for
growth, impact, and innovation across all mission areas. This role
calls for a collaborative leader who can build on current
strengths, foster interdisciplinary partnerships, enhance external
visibility, and expand programs that improve health outcomes
locally, nationally, and globally.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Administration

• Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the

Division’s growth in clinical care, research, education, and
training.

• Oversee operational and fiscal management of the Division,

ensuring excellence, efficiency, sustainability, and
accountability.

• Foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers

faculty, trainees, and staff.

Clinical Excellence

• Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered clinical

services across endocrinology, diabetes, metabolic, and nutrition
care.

• Promote development and implementation of innovative care

models, quality improvement initiatives, and value-based strategies
in clinical practice.

• Promote the continued growth and sustainability of destination

programs in endocrinology, diabetes, metabolic, and nutrition
care.

• Expansion of novel clinical care models via strategic

recruitment of distinguished faculty with subspecialized clinical
expertise to expand the Division’s centers of excellence.

Research & Scholarship

• Expand research excellence by supporting basic, translational,

clinical, and population health research initiatives.

• Mentor and recruit investigators, enhance external funding, and

promote interdisciplinary collaborations that address fundamental
questions and unmet needs in diabetes and endocrine diseases.

• Serve as a role model for scientific integrity and innovation

while fostering a strong research infrastructure.

Education & Training

• Provide leadership for medical student, resident, fellow, and

pre and postdoctoral education in endocrinology and
metabolism.

• Promote educational excellence across curricula and training

pathways, ensuring a rigorous and supportive learning
environment.

• Champion inclusive excellence in recruiting and mentoring

trainees at all levels.

External Relations & Advocacy

• Represent the Division within the School of Medicine,

University system, affiliated health systems, and external
communities.

• Build partnerships with academic, industry, government, and

community stakeholders.

• Enhance the national and international profile of the Division

through advocacy, thought leadership, and engagement in
professional societies.

Qualifications

Essential

• MD (or MD/PhD) with ABIM board certification in Endocrinology,

Diabetes, and Metabolism.

• National distinction as an accomplished physician-scientist

with an established record of clinical excellence, research
leadership, and academic achievement.

• Eligibility for an unrestricted medical license in the State of

Maryland.

• Candidates should have national recognition in clinical,

translational, basic research, and/or population health with an
active, well-funded, research program.

• Recognized national/international reputation in diabetes,

endocrinology, metabolic disease, nutrition, or related research
areas.

• Proven leadership experience in an academic medical setting

with a track record of mentorship and faculty development.

• Recognized national/international reputation in diabetes,

endocrinology, metabolic disease, nutrition, or related research
areas.

Preferred

• Experience leading complex multidisciplinary programs or

academic divisions.

• A compelling vision for integrating clinical care, research,

and education in innovative and impactful ways.

Desired Characteristics

The ideal candidate will also embody the following qualities:

Visionary Leader

• Able to articulate a bold, strategic vision that advances the

Division’s tripartite mission.

• Entrepreneurial mindset to identify and capitalize on emerging

opportunities in research, education, and clinical care.

Collaborative and Inclusive

• Proven commitment to building inclusive teams.
• Ability to engage and inspire faculty, trainees, allied health

professionals, and partners across disciplines.

Mentor and Developer of Talent

• Passion for mentorship, professional growth, and career

development of faculty, trainees, and staff.

• Adept at fostering academic excellence, innovation, and

interdisciplinary collaboration.

Effective Communicator

• Skilled in clear, persuasive communication with internal and

external audiences.

• Tracks record of scholarly presentation and thought leadership

at national and international venues.

Community Oriented

• Committed to the mission of improving health outcomes for

diverse and underserved populations.

• Experience in community engagement and public health

initiatives is a plus.

Ethics and Integrity

• High ethical standards with a deep commitment to responsible

conduct of research, transparency, and research integrity.

About Us

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public
health, law, and human services university. Six professional
schools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer the
majority of health care, human services, and law professional
degrees in Maryland each year.

Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education,
research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’s
voice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill in
the communities and people with whom we engage. UMB is a public
university and constituent institution of the University System of
Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically
within the State of Maryland.

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
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information.

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the
University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work
primarily physically within the State of Maryland. Regular and contractual employee are eligible for a
comprehensive benefits package

About the Team

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (SOM) was chartered
in 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States. It
continues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedical
research enterprises in the world. SOM is dedicated to providing
excellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research,
quality patient care and service to improve the health of the
citizens of Maryland and beyond.