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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Clinical Assistant Professor
Job Summary:
The Department of Radiology offers a unique opportunity to join a team of Emergency Medicine Radiologists with a focus on ED imaging to improve patient care in the Emergency Department. This position will read the Emergency Department studies during its busiest timeframes, with potential expansions of the section to cover additional hours. The successful applicant will be expected to read a reasonable volume of the ED studies performed during their shift, with the other sub-specialty sections also reporting some studies. The successful applicant will work with the on-call radiology residents reviewing, teaching, and co-signing their reports as well as independently reviewing and separately dictating studies themselves. Onsite presence is not required.

• It is anticipated that this position will be remote and requires work to be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location through UW Health approved states
• 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 who are interested in pursuing a career in Emergency Radiology will be considered for the titles of Assistant, Associate or Professor on either the Clinician Teacher (CT) track or Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Key Job Responsibilities:
The Emergency Medicine Radiologist position will support the Emergency Department, providing coverage for ED diagnostic studies including X-ray, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance (MRI), US (Ultrasound), and Nuclear Medicine, as well as OR radiographs where there is an incorrect instrument count, and the missing surgical object is not seen by the Radiology Resident. No interventional radiology procedures will be performed. Department teaching will be of radiology residents.
Department:
The UW Department of Radiology provides excellence in patient care in an environment that is respectful of others, adaptive to change, accountable for outcomes, and attentive to the needs of underserved populations. We are dedicated to sharing our clinical expertise through regional outreach to the people of Wisconsin and their healthcare providers. We provide an environment for education of our trainees, staff, and healthcare professionals through scholarly conferences and continuing education programs. We improve human health by developing innovative imaging technology through basic and translational research in collaboration with colleagues at UW-Madison and beyond. We support the Wisconsin Idea to improve people's lives beyond our walls by collaborating with industry to translate modern technology into daily clinical practice. We support the economic development of Wisconsin and the financial wellbeing of UW Health. We recruit and develop dedicated faculty and health professionals who inspire their co-workers and students towards lifelong learning, research discovery, service to their community and clinical excellence.
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Madison's technology economy is growing rapidly, and the region is home to the headquarters of Epic Systems, Exact Sciences, Sub-Zero, and Land's End, as well as many biotech, healthcare IT, and health systems startups. In the Fall of 2023, Wisconsin was designated as a Tech Hub by the Economic Development Administration (EDA), which resulted in a grant award of up to $75 million to help accelerate growth of the state's bio health industry. Phase 2 of the Wisconsin Biotech hub was announced in July 2024, resulting in $49 million in additional funding to help drive transformative medical innovation, workforce development and critical job growth across Wisconsin. One of the three technology projects of this proposal is the Wisconsin Health Data Hub, led by researchers from the University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine, and Public Health.
Madison is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 260,000 and regional population of over one million. The city is within easy driving range of Chicago and Milwaukee. Madison is home to one of the strongest local food scenes in the country. From April to October, the Capitol Square hosts the largest producer-only farmers market in the country. The city is rich with cultural offerings in the arts.
Compensation:
Negotiable: 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:

• WI medical license eligible by start date of position
• Board certified or board-eligible by American Board of Radiology (ABR) by start date of position
• Successfully completed a Radiology Residency Program by start date of position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of fellowship training in relevant radiology sub-specialty
• All Faculty: The chosen candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track.
• For an appointment at Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor rank on CT Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CT Track.

Education:
MD, DO, or equivalent is required by start date of position
How to Apply:
Please click the "Apply" button to start the application process by either selecting "I am a current employee" or "I am not a current employee" in the UW Application System. You will then be required to submit the following documents along with your application.
You will be required to submit the following documents along with your application. Applicants that do not submit the required materials will not be considered.

• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter - detailing training and experience related to the required and preferred qualifications referenced in the job posting.

The application reviewers will be relying on written applications materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is January 19, 2026; however, the position will remain open, and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
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.
Contact Information:
Melissa Kuester, mkuester@uwhealth.org
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
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