Details
Posted: 24-Mar-25
Location: Woodwinds, Minnesota
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Internal Number: R0025033
Assistant Professor - Family Medicine Residency Program | Bethesda Clinic & Woodwinds Hospital | University of Minnesota | Woodbury, MN
The University of Minnesota is seeking a dedicated Assistant Professor to join the Woodwinds Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program as a core faculty member. This role offers an exciting opportunity to train and mentor future family physicians while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive academic setting.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a dynamic academic environment at a leading institution.
Play a key role in training the next generation of family physicians through clinical instruction, mentoring, and curriculum development.
Provide comprehensive patient care, including obstetrics, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Collaborate with a supportive and passionate faculty team in a program committed to excellence in education and patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Provide clinical instruction and oversight for medical residents and students across a variety of clinical settings, including outpatient clinics and hospitals.
Deliver engaging didactic instruction through seminars, lectures, workshops, and grand rounds.
Mentor and support residents and medical students, assisting with their professional and personal development.
Practice full-scope family medicine, including obstetrics, in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
Contribute to curriculum development, implementation, and continuous evaluation to enhance resident education.
Participate in faculty meetings, accreditation processes, committee work, and professional representation.
Engage in faculty development opportunities and scholarly activities.
Additional Leadership Opportunity (Optional)
The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (DFMCH) is also seeking a Vice Chair for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) and Josie Robinson Johnson Endowed Chair (20% effort). This leadership role will guide and implement strategic DEI initiatives, creating an inclusive and diverse environment across education, research, and patient care. Interested candidates can apply separately.
Qualifications
Required:
MD or DO degree
Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency
Board certification in Family Medicine
Eligibility for licensure in Minnesota
Preferred:
Three or more years of clinical practice experience beyond residency
One or more years of medical teaching experience
Experience in educational program development, curriculum design, and evaluation
Experience in scholarly activities and mentoring trainees in research
About Us
The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota has been a leader in primary care education and healthcare for over 45 years. As the academic sponsor of eight family medicine residency programs, including five in the Twin Cities and three in Greater Minnesota, we have shaped the future of family medicine through education, research, and patient care. Our faculty are dedicated to addressing health disparities, improving healthcare delivery, and advancing population health.
Join us in transforming the future of family medicine while making an impact on the health of our communities. More at familymedicine.umn.edu.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. Salary at the University of Minnesota is dependent upon academic effort of the person hired, and begins at $52,000. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. Total salary will be in the range of $210,000 - $230,000. Total salary will be dependent on taking medicine and/or OB call, years of experience, and rank. Total salary is competitive with market and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Opportunities for additional compensation are available via the department's incentive pay plan. Applicants should complete this application and also an application for a position with the University of Minnesota. The corresponding job opening can be found https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/365856
Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
- Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
- Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
This position will remain open until filled.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). #UMP
University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.
Join us on a mission to advance medicine.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
