Description

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is seeking a board eligible or board-certified Laborist for a full-time faculty position. The successful candidate will join a robust and growing department that includes a multidisciplinary team of labor and delivery physicians (Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists, Academic Specialists/Generalists, and Midwifery faculty). Candidates should be committed to a team-based perinatal care model that prioritizes patient safety, high-quality outcomes, and effective communication.Campus/School Information

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is the state’s public health, law, and human services university, dedicated to excellence in education, research, clinical care, and public service. UMB enrolls over 6,700 students in six nationally ranked professional schools—medicine, law, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and social work—and an interdisciplinary Graduate School. The university’s dynamic campus is in the heart of downtown Baltimore, providing access to a diverse and vibrant urban environment with close proximity to government agencies, major health institutions, and research partners.

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) was chartered in 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States, the University of Maryland School of Medicine is into its third century training the next generation of physicians, scientists, and health professionals, providing compassionate clinical care, and conducting advanced biomedical research to solve the generational health challenges of our time. Throughout our history, we have been innovative leaders in academic medicine. We were the first US public medical school to open a teaching hospital in 1823, and we were the first to establish shock trauma as a medical field. Our faculty, staff, residents, trainees, and students are dedicated to leadership and social responsibility across our four mission areas: Education. Research, Patient Care, and Community.

Position Information

Position Title: OBGYN Laborist
Department/Division/School: Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences/University of Maryland School of Medicine
Salary Range: $238,000-$350,000

Background Checks

Employment at UMB is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. A background check does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment. However, the university reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment if the findings are deemed incompatible with the position.

Employment eligibility must be verified within three days of the start date. Failure to provide appropriate documentation may result in offer rescission or employment termination. 

Requirements

Successful candidate should be able to

•        Provide meaningful exposure to a wide variety of obstetric cases, with opportunities for continued learning and professional growth
•        Actively engage involvement in teaching residents, interns, and medical students
•        Opportunity to care for an underserved patient population in a collaborative, patient-centered, mission-driven environment
•        Join a large, collegial group of labor and delivery physicians, MFMs, Academic Specialists (Generalists), and Midwives
•        Engage in departmental, hospital, and university committee work and contribute to ongoing research and quality/safety initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

•       Board-eligible/board-certified OBGYN with the ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license in the state of Maryland
•       Two years of relevant experience preferred

Application Submission 

Applicants should submit the following documents:

Cover Letter – Outlining professional interests and alignment with UMB’s mission.
Curriculum Vitae – Including a list of publications, grants, and academic achievements.
List of References – Names and contact information for three references (letters will be requested for shortlisted candidates).
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled: Yes

For questions regarding the position, please contact obgynhr@som.umaryland.edu

Additional Information

The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank.  This salary range does not include all components of the departmental faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be