Company Overview
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Role Overview
[$COMPANY_NAME] is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Podiatry to join our academic clinical faculty in the Department of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. This position blends high-quality clinical care, evidence-driven research, and graduate-level teaching. The successful candidate will provide ambulatory and operative foot & ankle care, design and lead research projects in biomechanics, wound care, or surgical outcomes, and deliver structured didactic and clinical instruction to podiatric medical students and residents. This role requires demonstrated ability to secure external funding, contribute to curriculum development, and participate in departmental service and outreach activities across the [$COMPANY_LOCATION] campus.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive podiatric clinical care across outpatient clinics and operating rooms, including evaluation, diagnosis, non-operative management, and foot & ankle surgery (forefoot, rearfoot, reconstructive procedures) with high standards for patient safety and outcomes.
- Teach and mentor podiatric medical students, residents, and fellows through formal lectures, small groups, bedside teaching, surgical supervision, and evaluation using competency-based assessments.
- Design, lead, and publish original research in podiatric medicine, biomechanics, wound healing, diabetic foot care, or surgical outcomes; develop protocols, manage IRB submissions, and disseminate findings at peer-reviewed conferences and journals.
- Pursue and manage extramural research funding (e.g., NIH, DoD, foundation grants); prepare grant applications, budgets, and progress reports; mentor trainees in grant writing.
- Contribute to curriculum and course development for undergraduate and graduate programs; integrate evidence-based medicine, simulation training, and procedural competency frameworks.
- Participate actively in departmental and institutional service including committee membership, quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, and community outreach focused on foot health and prevention.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record (e.g., Epic or equivalent), comply with clinical protocols, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including orthopedics, vascular surgery, endocrinology, and rehabilitation services.
- Engage in faculty development activities: prepare annual academic portfolios, participate in peer review and mentorship programs, and contribute to accreditation and residency review processes.
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
- Completion of an ACFAS- or CPME-accredited residency program in podiatric medicine and surgery.
- Board eligibility or board certification in podiatric surgery (ABFAS or equivalent) or demonstrated progress toward certification.
- Current and unrestricted medical licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of [$COMPANY_LOCATION].
- Demonstrated competency in foot & ankle surgical procedures and outpatient podiatric care with documented clinical case logs.
- Evidence of academic potential: publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at national meetings, or participation in funded research projects.
- Strong interpersonal, teaching, and communication skills; capability to work in multidisciplinary clinical and academic environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience securing extramural funding (NIH, foundation awards) or clear trajectory for independent funding.
- Experience supervising podiatric residency or fellowship programs and familiarity with CPME/ACGME accreditation standards.
- Advanced skills in wound care, diabetic limb salvage, limb preservation programs, or reconstructive foot & ankle surgery.
- Expertise in biomechanics, gait analysis, medical device evaluation, or clinical outcomes research with familiarity in statistical analysis tools (R, SAS, or Python).
- Certifications such as ACFAS membership, board certification (ABFAS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or relevant wound care certifications.
Technical Skills and Relevant Technologies
- Operative proficiency with techniques including ankle arthroscopy, joint reconstruction, osteotomies, and soft-tissue reconstruction.
- Clinical skillset for wound debridement, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), and off-loading strategies for diabetic foot ulcers.
- Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems such as Epic or Cerner; experience with clinical data extraction for research and quality improvement.
- Experience with medical imaging modalities (radiography, CT, MRI) for preoperative planning and postoperative assessment.
- Competence in research tools and data analysis: REDCap, SPSS, R, Python (pandas, numpy), and familiarity with study design, biostatistics, and sample size estimation.
Soft Skills and Cultural Fit
- Track record of collaborative multidisciplinary leadership: ability to lead clinical teams, run tumor/wound conferences, and coordinate with vascular, endocrinology, and orthopedics colleagues.
- Commitment to inclusive medical education and mentoring diverse learners, with demonstrated cultural competency in patient care.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for publishing research, delivering lectures, and engaging with community partners.
- Demonstrated initiative in clinical operations improvement, time management across clinical/research/teaching duties, and resilience in high-acuity clinical settings.
- Enthusiasm for academic service and a growth mindset toward continuous improvement and faculty development.
Benefits and Perks
Salary range: [$SALARY_RANGE]. Faculty appointment includes a comprehensive benefits package typical for academic medical centers, which may include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance; employer-sponsored life and disability coverage.
- Retirement plan with employer contribution/match.
- Start-up research funds and protected time for research and scholarship.
- Generous paid time off, parental leave, and CME allowance with protected CME days.
- Faculty development programs, mentorship, and tuition assistance for continuing professional education.
- Access to clinical simulation labs, research cores, imaging facilities, and institutional biostatistics support.
Equal Opportunity Statement
[$COMPANY_NAME] is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive academic community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We particularly encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups in medicine and academic faculty roles.
Application Instructions
We encourage applicants to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification: if your background demonstrates strong clinical skills, teaching potential, research interest, or unique contributions to diversity and community health, we want to hear from you. Please submit a CV, a cover letter summarizing clinical and research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references via the [$COMPANY_NAME] application portal. Applicants may include up to three representative publications or a brief research summary.
Location
This is an on-site faculty position based at our [$COMPANY_LOCATION] campus with expectations for clinical, teaching, and research activity across affiliated hospitals and clinics. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required.
