Gastroenterology Physician Scientist

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Faculty Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Assistant Professor Job Summary: The University of Wisconsin Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology seeks a physician scientist (tenure track) to join us as faculty. The University of Wisconsin Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is renowned for delivering high-value patient care, driving innovative research, and shaping the future leaders of gastroenterology and hepatology. At the forefront of our division's success is a comprehensive range of clinical programs that are considered among the best in the field. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report , the UW Health Gastroenterology and GI surgery program consistently ranks within the top 50 nationwide, a testament to our commitment to excellence. Additionally, our UW Health liver transplant program is nationally acclaimed as a Center of Excellence, acknowledged by most insurance networks for its exceptional standards. • This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years. • Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles; Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. Key Job Responsibilities: · The successful candidate will provide direct patient care at University Hospitals and Clinics, the William S. Middleton Veteran's Affairs Hospital, UnityPoint Meriter Hospital and at UW Health approved locations as well as outreach locations. · The primary clinical practice will include procedural, inpatient, and ambulatory care, to include endoscopy procedures, as well as sub-specialty care in gastroenterology. · The candidate will also be involved with teaching medical students, residents and fellows. · The successful candidate will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members. Department: With a distinguished team of over 40 exceptional faculty members and 10 advanced practice providers, the University of Wisconsin Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is renowned for delivering high-value patient care, driving innovative research, and shaping the future leaders of gastroenterology and hepatology. At the forefront of our division's success is a comprehensive range of clinical programs that are considered among the best in the field. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report , the UW Health Gastroenterology and GI surgery program consistently ranks within the top 50 nationwide, a testament to our commitment to excellence. Additionally, our UW Health liver transplant program is nationally acclaimed as a Center of Excellence, acknowledged by most insurance networks for its exceptional standards. School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Compensation: Negotiable. 12 months. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Required Qualifications: • Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology is required by the appointment start date. • American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Certification required. • Candidate is required to have a Wisconsin medical license by the appointment start date. • Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges by the appointment start date. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in an academic medical setting preferred. • For an appointment as Tenure track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines on the Tenure track. • Research interests and responsibilities in gastroenterology. • Clinical responsibilities and academic interests in gastroenterology. Education: MD, DO, or equivalent is required. How to Apply: For the best experience completing your application, we recommend using Chrome or Firefox as your web browser. To apply for this position, select either “I am a current employee” or “I am not a current employee” under Apply Now. You will then be prompted to upload your application materials. Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the following documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area. The deadline for assuring full consideration is February 13, 2026, however, this position will remain open, and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Please use the online UW Job Application system to submit: • Cover letter • Resume Your cover letter should address: • Your area(s) of clinical and scholarly interest in general gastroenterology. • Your qualifications and experience in academic healthcare, including research, teaching and other scholarly work, publications and presentations, and strong written and verbal communication skills. • Your area(s) of clinical and scholarly interest in general gastroenterology. The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position. Contact Information: Ashley Royston , Ashley.Royston@wisc.edu , 608-890-3746 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1: See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. 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