Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs and Equity, Diverity & Inclusion Track and Rank Dependent on Qualifications

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The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles
School of Medicine is currently recruiting a faculty member at the Associate Professor level or above who will serve as the Vice
Chair for Faculty Affairs and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. The Department of Emergency Medicine is the newest clinical department
within the University of Utah Health system and has grown from a very successful Division of Emergency Medicine within the Department of
Surgery. This recent transition will make the Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion integral to help guide and
support faculty development within our growing department.

A successful applicant should be board certified in emergency medicine and
have a strong track record of leadership and mentoring. Additionally, the individual should also possess excellent interpersonal and
communication skills, and have the ability to work with various stakeholders across University of Utah Health. In conjunction with the Chair
of EM, the Vice Chair will have oversight over the Faculty Appointment, Review and Advancement (FARA) process,
they will provision or connect EM Faculty to appropriate mentorship opportunities, oversee faculty wellness evaluation and initiatives, and
oversee the implementation of equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives within the department. The chosen individual will report directly
to the Department Chair and will be a member of the Executive Committee within the Department. In addition, participation in key University
of Utah Health Committees will be expected.

The newly created Department of Emergency Medicine is rapidly expanding. Currently, the
Department staffs three emergency departments, with a fourth department expected to start in 2026. The Department offers fellowships in
research, ultrasound, palliative care, wilderness medicine, global medicine, EMS and Sports Medicine. Currently,
the Department has 28 residents with planned growth to 36 residents by 2025. The University of Utah Emergency Department is a Level 1 trauma
center, a STEMI center, and a comprehensive stroke center.

Confidential inquiries accepted. Please
send a CV and cover letter to Christy.Hopkins@hsc.utah.edu . Please include a statement describing your previous experience working to advance wellness, equity, diversity &
inclusion, as well as your plans to continue this work.

University of Utah Health is the state’s only academic health care
system, providing leading-edge and compassionate care for a referral area that encompasses 10 percent of the US, including Idaho, Wyoming,
Montana, and much of Nevada. A hub for health sciences research and education in the region, U of U Health has a $428 million research
enterprise and trains the majority of Utah’s physicians, including more than 1,460 health care providers each year at its Colleges of
Health, Nursing, and Pharmacy and Schools of Dentistry and Medicine. With more than 20,000 employees, the system includes 12 community
clinics and five hospitals: University Hospital, Huntsman Mental Health Institute, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, University Orthopaedic Center,
and the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital. For 12 straight years, U of U Health has ranked among the top 10 US academic medical
centers in the rigorous Vizient Quality and Accountability Study.
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused
center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to
fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust
that is integral to our mission.

Department: 00258 – Emergency Medical Physicians
City: Salt Lake City,
UT
Track: Tenure Track
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number:
PRN02951F

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/131012

The
University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from diverse
backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for
historically underrepresented groups.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified
persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon
request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will
be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does
not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender
identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veterans status. The University
does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part
106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the
application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil
Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced
discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal
Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
(OEO/AA)
135 Park Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu

Online
reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
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To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.

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