Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the Larner College of Medicine seeks a dynamic and accomplished academic leader to serve as Vice Chair of Research (Associate Professor or Professor rank, to be hired on the Tenure or Faculty Scientist Pathway). This position is responsible for fostering a robust research environment, supporting faculty and trainees in scholarly pursuits, and advancing the department’s research mission through strategic planning and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and report research productivity across the department, including publications, grants, presentations, and other scholarly outputs.
• Encourage and support scholarly activity among faculty, residents, and fellows, including pursuit of extramural funding, manuscript development, and conference participation at regional, national, and international levels.
• Mentor junior investigators and early-career faculty to promote career development and research success.
• Plan and coordinate research activities for residents and fellows, including oversight of research curriculum, project development, and presentation opportunities.
• Develop and present an annual report summarizing departmental research achievements, challenges, and opportunities.
• Lead the development of a strategic research plan for the department, outlining goals and priorities for the next 3–5 years.
• Collaborate with institutional research offices, funding agencies, and external partners to enhance research infrastructure and visibility.

Qualifications

• MD and/or PhD with a proven track record of research excellence, including securing federal, foundation, and/or pharmaceutical funding.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an academic medical department, preferably in obstetrics, gynecology, reproductive sciences, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and a strong history of mentoring junior faculty and trainees.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster collaboration and innovation.

Salary Information

The anticipated salary ranges for this position are:

• Associate Professor: $136,228 - $154,465 (non-clinical effort) $328,955 - $401,335 (with clinical effort)
• Professor:  $186,513 - $220,577 (non-clinical effort) $336,749 – $450,144 (with clinical effort) 

If clinical effort, the referenced salary ranges reflect the combined total range based on dual employment by both the University of Vermont and the University of Vermont Health Medical Group. The salary ranges do not include all components of compensation. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary ranges stated herein.

Application Process

Applicants must apply online at: under Position No. 00027717. Applications must include:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three references
• Separate statement detailing how they would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism.

Questions about this opportunity may be directed to: Dr. Amanda Kallen via email (Amanda.kallen@med.uvm.edu).

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Employment is subject to a successful background check.

About UVM

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.

Successful candidates will exhibit a strong commitment to the tenets of Our Common Ground and the principles of professionalism. Applicants are required to submit a separate statement detailing how they would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

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