School of Medicine and Health Sciences - Faculty Job Openings

Position Number: 00013903
Department: Anatomy and Cell Biology
Position: Professor and Chair

The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications and nominations for the position of CHAIR of the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology. We seek an outstanding medical scientist with a strong research record, including extramural support, and a commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate, graduate and professional medical and allied health education. The candidate will be expected to complement, expand and strengthen existing areas of research in the department and may utilize the state-of-the-art imaging facilities, including a Zeiss LSM 510 META confocal system and an Hitachi 7500 TEM and 4700 field emission SEM. A new MicroPET and Cyclotron, a dedicated small animal research facility and a Genomics and Proteomics facility are available at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. The applicant should possess interpersonal and leadership skills in mentoring faculty, directing students and performing administrative duties.

The Chair will oversee a department whose active research interests include neurosciences, cell and cancer biology. The department offers M.S., Ph.D., and M.D./Ph.D. degrees and numerous traditional anatomical courses at the graduate level, instructs first and second year medical students, and provides undergraduate courses to allied health and non-majors. Further information is available at: http://www.med.und.nodak.edu/depts/anatomy/

The University is located in Grand Forks and currently enrolls over 12,000 students. Grand Forks is a family-friendly community in a region offering excellent and rapidly expanding cultural, recreational, and sporting activities. To learn more about the University of North Dakota and Grand Forks visit: http://www.und.edu and http://www.grandforksgov.com.

The search will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a detailed curriculum vitae, a letter of interest outlining prior experience, research interests, teaching philosophy, plans for the future and the names and addresses of three references to: Joshua Wynne, M.D., Professor of Internal Medicine, Executive Associate Dean, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Chair of the Search Committee, c/o Office of the Dean School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Box 9037, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58202-9037

The University of North Dakota is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.

Position Number: 00017769
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Position: Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow in the Lung Biology and Gene Therapy. The ongoing research will focus on expression and regulation of Stat3 transcription factor and complement C5a receptors, C5aR/C51.2 and their roles in acute lung injury and sepsis along with other lung gene therapy projects. Candidates with a Oh.D. degree in biology related field and skilled in molecular biology and cell biology are encouraged to apply. Expertise in adrenovirus-medicated gene expression and knockdown, and epigenetic regulation of gene expression such as acetylation are requried. A number of other techniques including cell culture, western blot, molecular clonging, and immunohistochemistry are used in the laboratory. Extensively trained molecular skills and animal manipulation are a plus. The laboratory is located in a well=equipped research infrastructure of the UND medical school. The successful applicant is expected to be capable of performing research work and writing manuscript.

Please send the detailed CV along with any publication in PDF format to:
Hongwei Gao, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of North Dakota
School of Medicine & Health Sciences
501 N. Columbia Road
Grand Forks, ND 58203-9037
Phone: (701) 777-2760
E-mail: hgao@medicine.nodak.edu

The University of North Dakota is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.

Position Number: 00016637
Department: Center for Family Medicine - Bismarck
Position: Associate Professor

Program Director - The University of North Dakota Center for Family Medicine­Bismarck is seeking a Program Director to lead a FM residency program with an emphasis on rural family medicine. The applicant must be an ABFM certified family physician with experience in residency education and administration. Academic rank commensurate with experience. The program is a fully accredited 5-5-5 program located in the upper Great Plains. Please send letter of interest, CV, and 3 letters of recommendation to Robert W. Beattie, MD, Chair, Department of Family & Community Medicine University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 501 N Columbia Road, P.O. Box 9037, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037 email: beattie@medicine.nodak.edu fax: 701-777-3849 call:701-777-3200. UND is an EO/AA employer. (8/17/09)

Position Number: 00015122
Department: Center for Family Medicine - Minot
Position: Assistant or Associate Professor

Family Medicine physician faculty position. We are recruiting for a full-time Faculty member who is ABFM certified or eligible. The chosen applicant will be an Assistant or Associate (depending upon experience) Director in a fully accredited, 15 resident, university administered, community-based family medicine residency program in Minot, North Dakota.

The successful applicant will be expected to participate in clinical care, teaching, and scholarly activity. Competitive salary and benefit package for the right candidate. Send a letter of interest with CV and 3 letters of recommendation to Robert W. Beattie, M.D., Chair, Department of Family & Community Medicine, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 501 N. Columbia Road, Stop 9037, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037 email: beattie@medicine.nodak.edu fax: 701-777-3849 call: 701-777-3200. UND is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. (8/17/09)

Position Number: 00022702
Department: Family & Community Medicine
Position: Assistant Professor or Instructor

The University of North Dakota Physician Assistant Program is recruiting for a full-time certified Physician Assistant faculty position in the Department of Family & Community Medicine in the School of Medicine & Health Sciences.

The UND PA Program is a 37 year-old, fully accredited program offering a masters degree. Responsibilities Include:

- Student Advising -Teaching -Curriculum development and evaluation -Clinical site-visiting
- Clinical practice time allowed and encouraged

Minimum Qualifications:
- NCCPA certification - Strong communication skills - Master's degree in related field
-3 years primary health care experience - Minimum 2 years teaching experience preferred
- Willingness to pursue a doctorate degree - Ability to work in a team environment

* Excellent employee benefits and supportive working environment*
UND determines employment eligibility through the E-Verify system and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and women and minorities are encouraged to apply
Forward letter of interest, CV, and 3 references to:
Mary Ann Laxen, MAB, PA-C, Director UND Physician Assistant Program
Department of Family & Community Medicine School of Medicine & Health Sciences Room 4129
501 N. Columbia Road Stop 9037
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
Fax: (701) 777-2491 • E-mail: mlaxen@medicine.nodak.edu (6/22/09)

Position Number: 00016457
Department: Internal Medicine
Position: Associate Professor/Professor

The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications and nominations for the position of Eva Gilbertson Distinguished Chair of Geriatrics and Professor of Internal Medicine. We seek an outstanding clinical investigator, researcher and educator to fill this newly created position. The successful candidate will be an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D., board certified in internal medicine with certification in geriatric medicine and have a distinguished record of scholarship and ongoing federally funded research. The position is in partnership with and will be based at the MeritCare Health System in Fargo, North Dakota. The Chair will be charged with developing a Center of Excellence in geriatric education, clinical care and research. Applications will be reviewed as received and the position will remain open until filled.

The School of Medicine and Health Sciences is located on the campus of the University of North Dakota, a vibrant and growing institution of over 12,000 students located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The school offers professional programs in medicine and the health sciences in addition to strong graduate programs in the basic sciences. Grand Forks is a family friendly community in a region offering excellent and rapidly expanding cultural, recreational and sporting activities.

MeritCare Health System, the largest private employer in North Dakota is located in the Fargo¬Moorhead metropolitan area. It is the largest hospital in North Dakota with a service area that spans 250 miles west to east. With a newly renovated campus, the hospital provides state-of-the¬art medical care and facilities. Fargo-Moorhead has been proclaimed one of the most stress free metropolitan areas in America. It is a lively cultural community and a regional center for learning with two universities, a private college, a community and technical college, a business school and top ranked elementary and secondary schools.

The University of North Dakota has a strong commitment to diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of individuals, including women and under-represented groups.

Please send current curriculum vitae, contact information for at least three individuals willing to serve as references, and a description of administrative, research, teaching and clinical care activities to:

H. David Wilson, M.D.
Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean
Office of the Dean
University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences
501 North Columbia Road
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
losannes@medicine.nodak.edu
701-777-2516

The University of North Dakota is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Position Number: 00014599
Department: Microbiology and Immunology
Position: Assistant or Associate Professor

A faculty position is available immediately in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology for an investigator specializing in the molecular aspects of one or more of the following areas: innate immunity, immunoregulation, autoimmunity, or immune responses to microbial organisms, though applicants in all areas of immunology will be considered. Applicants must have a PhD., M.D., D.V.M. or equivalent degree in the immunological, microbiological or related biomedical sciences, at least two years of postdoctoral research experience, a history of high quality peer reviewed publications, and an aptitude and willingness to participate in graduate and medical education. Applicants for the position of Assistant Professor must have a research project or plan that complements current research interests in the Department and School of Medicine, though specific collaborations need not be identified. Applicants for the position of Associate Professor must have a successful, independent and ongoing research project. Interested individuals should submit their curriculum vitae, names of three references, and a summary of accomplishments and research plans to: David Bradley, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037. Address email inquiries to dbradley@medicine.nodak.edu. Information about the School and Department can be found at: http://www.med.und.nodak.edu/depts/micro. The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Position Number: 00026822 & 00027063
Department: Pharmacology, Physiology & Therapeutics
Position: Post-Doc

Postdoctoral fellow position is available immediately to work on an NIH-funded project about the roles of neuropeptides and neuromodulators in synaptic function and neurological diseases with interdisciplinary approaches. Applicants should have general background in neuroscience, physiology, molecular biology, signal transduction and ion channel pharmacology and have expertise in at least one of the following techniques: molecular biology, immunohistology, behavioral science or electrophysiology. Please submit a curriculum vitae and names and contact information for three references to: Dr. Saobo Lei, Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58203. E-mail: slei@medicine.nodak.edu Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Grand Forks is a very affordable city with excellent schools, parks, and abundant year-round outdoor recreational activities. University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Number: 00013864
Department: Pharmacology, Physiology & Therapeutics
Position: Post-Doc

Postdoctoral fellow position is available immediately to work on an NIH-funded project about the roles
of neuropeptides and neuromodulators in synaptic function and neurological diseases with
interdisciplinary approaches. Applicants should have general background in neuroscience, physiology,
molecular biology, signal transduction and ion channel pharmacology and have expertise in at least one of the following techniques: molecular biology, immunohistology, behavioral science or
electrophysiology. Please submit a curriculum vitae and names and contact information for three
references to: Dr. Saobo Lei, Department of Pharmacology Physiology & Therapeutics, University of
North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND 58203. E-mail:
slei@medicine.nodak.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Grand Forks is a very affordable city with excellent schools, parks, and abundant year-round outdoor recreational activities. UND determines employment eligibility through the E-Verify system. University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. (10/28/09)

Position Number: 00014851
Department: Surgery
Position: Associate or Assistant Professor

The Department of Surgery at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Grand Forks is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible general surgeon for a full time academic position as Associate Program Director of a fully accredited general surgery residency program. Participation in undergraduate medical education is also required. Experience in graduate medical education is desirable as is an interest in clinical and/or basic science research. Expertise in plastic surgery, colorectal surgery, bariatric surgery, minimally invasive surgery, trauma and critical care or surgical oncology would be an asset.

Salary and faculty rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications. Clinical practice facilities will be provided at MeritCare Health System in Fargo, ND, a 500 bed hospital with over 400 physicians. MeritCare serves as one of the major teaching institutions for the School of Medicine and is a Level ll Trauma hospital. Fargo, a city of over 100,000 people with an additional 150,000 people in the referral area, is an actively growing community and home to the main campus of the North Dakota State University. North Dakota schools traditionally rank in the top 5 in the US, one of the factors making Fargo a very desirable place to live and raise a family.

Interested candidates should send a statement of interest, a current curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least three references not later than February 28, 2009 to:

Robert P. Sticca, MD, FACS
Chairman and Program Director
Department of Surgery
University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences
501 North Columbia Road - Stop 9037
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58203
ATTN: Marlys Peterson
701-777-3069

Please visit our website at www.med.und.nodak.edu/depts/surgery/

The University of North Dakota is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in E-verify. (12/15/08)

October 28, 2009