Academic Physician - Emergency Medicine #MED432

Salary: Assistant Professor: $240,000 - $260,000 per year The University of Chicago’s Department of Medicine, Section of Emergency Medicine, is searching for a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor to serve as an emergency medicine physician. The appointee will join an expanding division and assume a portfolio of responsibilities that requires prior direct experience with the Section’s clinical operations and quality assurance workflows. C ompensation is dependent upon qualifications. This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook . The appointee will work closely with departmental and clinical leadership to support daily ED operations, patient throughput, clinical quality initiatives, and operational standardization across the CCD ED. Responsibilities will include assisting with physician staffing and scheduling operations, supporting quality and patient safety initiatives, participating in faculty mentoring and performance improvement efforts, and contributing to multidisciplinary collaboration with nursing, hospital administration, and ancillary services to enhance emergency care delivery. In addition, the appointee will contribute to emergency department data analytics and operational reporting efforts. This includes assisting with the development and interpretation of operational dashboards, physician productivity and quality metrics, throughput analyses, and other data-driven initiatives intended to improve clinical efficiency, patient outcomes, and strategic decision-making. The appointee will be expected to collaborate with departmental leadership on process improvement initiatives and operational assessments using clinical and financial performance data. The appointee will also participate in the academic missions of the Section, including resident and medical student education, mentorship, and scholarly activity consistent with the expectations of an academic faculty appointment. Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, and 3) be board-certified or eligible in Emergency Medicine. We especially welcome applicants with advanced fellowship training in Emergency Department Administrative Operations. To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago's Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/194342 . Applicants must upload a CV including bibliography and a cover letter. Review of applications will begin after October 11, 2026. For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp .  The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's  Notice of Nondiscrimination . Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call [contact details available in the full listing] or email  [contact details available in the full listing]  with their request. The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions. Assistant Professor: $240,000 - $260,000 per year