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Chief Physician Resident

Monroe, LA · On-site

Junior Faculty Responsibilities * Dedicate sufficient clinical time in Pediatric Academic Clinic. * Serve as Junior Faculty Attending at the PAC, precepting residents during continuity clinic.

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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior faculty in the United States is $52,462.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $57,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Junior Faculty when balancing teaching, research, and service responsibilities?

Junior Faculty often face the challenge of managing multiple responsibilities, including teaching, conducting research, and fulfilling service commitments such as committee work. Balancing these duties can be demanding, especially when establishing a research agenda while maintaining high-quality teaching and meeting departmental expectations. Effective time management and seeking mentorship from senior colleagues can help navigate these competing priorities. Most institutions offer resources such as teaching workshops and research support to assist Junior Faculty in achieving a healthy balance.

What is the difference between Junior Faculty vs Research Assistant?

AspectJunior FacultyResearch Assistant
Required CredentialsDoctoral degree or equivalent, academic credentialsTypically a master's degree or current graduate student
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, teaching, research, publishingResearch labs, universities, assisting senior researchers
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, research institutesUniversities, research centers, labs
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for academic career progressionEntry-level research role, less teaching responsibility

Junior Faculty members are typically early-career academics with doctoral degrees, involved in teaching and research at universities. Research Assistants usually hold master's degrees or are graduate students assisting with research projects. While Junior Faculty focus on establishing their academic careers, Research Assistants support research activities without the same level of independence or teaching duties.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Junior Faculty member, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Faculty member, you generally need a doctoral degree in your field, a strong foundation in teaching methods, and demonstrated research experience. Familiarity with learning management systems (such as Canvas or Blackboard), academic publishing platforms, and data analysis tools is often required. Strong communication, collaboration, and time management skills help you effectively engage students and work with colleagues. These competencies are crucial for balancing teaching, research, and service responsibilities in an academic environment.

What are Junior Faculty?

Junior faculty are early-career academic professionals, typically holding positions such as assistant professor, lecturer, or instructor at a college or university. They are usually in the initial years of their academic careers and may be on a tenure-track, working towards promotion and tenure. Junior faculty are responsible for teaching, conducting research, publishing scholarly work, and participating in service activities within their department and institution. Their roles and expectations can vary depending on the institution and academic discipline.
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Infographic showing various Junior Faculty job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,462 per year, or $25.2 per hour.
Physician-Junior Faculty- Breast Surgery

Physician-Junior Faculty- Breast Surgery

Spectrum Health

Royal Oak, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Vision, Retirement

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Job Summary

To serve in a variety of clinical, educational, and administrative capacities, as listed below, in support of the Department' s educational mission and programs. The activities of the junior faculty will encompass six domains: scheduling, didactic teaching, clinical teaching and supervision, patient care, administrative oversight, and patient safety/quality improvement.

Essential Functions

  • Scheduling - The junior faculty will: I.Prepare the annual schedule for each resident in the Department, as well as for residents from other residency programs who are assigned to rotations in the Department II.Create and distribute the monthly schedule and aligned specialties III.Monitor and adjust these schedules to account for and respond to scheduled and unplanned absences
  • Didactic teaching - The junior faculty will each: I.Prepare and present didactic lectures for residents and medical students. (3-10 presentations per week)II.Prepare and present the written patient protocol at the Departmental Grand Rounds when requested by the chairIII.Serve as individual coaches/remediators for department residents who have been identified to have specific learning needs
  • Clinical teaching and supervision - Each of the junior faculty will: I.Function as an attending physician for academic inpatient teams for two months in an academic year, where they will precept residents providing care to inpatients II.Function as an attending physician in the Resident Ambulatory Clinic for 3-4 half day sessions per week, where they will precept residents providing care to outpatients
  • Patient Care - Each of the junior faculty will: I.Provide care to inpatients on the services of the Department as directed by the Chairman. This will take place during the two months of assignment to staff medicine outlined in 2. c.i. During these two months, they will be the attending physician of record for all patients admitted to the team to which they have been assigned II.Provide care to patients in the Resident Ambulatory Clinics of the Department of Internal Medicine as directed by the Chairman, Department of Internal Medicine. This assignment will typically be for two half-day shifts for each junior faculty member per week in the Outpatient Clinics, during which time each junior faculty member will be the attending of record for every patient who is presented to him/her by a resident (typically 8-10 patients per half-day shift)
  • Administrative Duties - Each junior faculty member will: I.Serve as an Administrative Officer in the Outpatient Clinics for the each academic year. The Administrative Officer assists the Medical Director of the Internal Medicine Clinics in meeting the administrative needs of the clinics, including scheduling, liaison with other departments, investigation of patient complaints, and supervision of allied health personnel II.Under the guidance of the Program Director, monitor resident wellness and proactively intervene in situations where a resident's well-being is threatened or impaired III.Serve as active members of several departmental and hospital committees and the request of the department chair (up to 5 committees): Departmental Education Committee, Departmental Clinical Competence Committee
  • Patient Safety/Quality Improvement - Each junior faculty member will: I.Investigate complaints lodged about residents by patients or hospital personnel, under the direction of the Residency Program Director II.Oversee completion by each resident of the mandatory quality improvement curriculum III.Supervise the monthly resident morbidity and mortality conference
  • Number of Hours: Each junior faculty member is expected to spend approximately 55 hours per week in the performance of the duties enumerated above.

Qualifications
  • Required Doctorate Graduate of approved Medical College
  • LIC-Physician (MD) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required Or
  • LIC-Osteopathic Physician (DO) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required And
  • CRT-DEA Registration - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required

Physical Demands

  • Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
  • Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
  • Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
  • Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
  • Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
  • Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
  • Sitting: Occasionally
  • Standing: Frequently
  • Walking: Frequently
  • Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
  • Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
  • Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
  • Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
  • Squat: Seldom
  • Stair Climbing: Seldom
  • Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
  • Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally
  • Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
  • Handling: Occasionally
  • Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
  • Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
  • Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
  • Visual Acuity [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

How Corewell Health cares for you
  • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
  • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
  • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Imaging Center - 3581 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak

Department Name

Breast Care Royal Oak - Medical Group East WB Mkt

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

variable

Days Worked

variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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