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Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Internal Medicine

Department Summary:

The Department of Internal Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine invites applications for a part-time academic adjunct faculty position focused on clinical research leadership in cardiovascular inflammation and anti-inflammatory therapies.

The successful candidate will serve as Principal Investigator and clinical trial team leader for a portfolio of NIH-funded clinical studies evaluating anti-inflammatory therapeutic strategies in cardiovascular disease. This position is intended for a physician-investigator with formal clinical training in medicine and cardiology, a strong record of NIH-funded clinical research, and demonstrated experience leading clinical trials.

The adjunct faculty member will provide scientific, regulatory, clinical, and operational leadership for NIH-funded studies related to anti-inflammatory therapies in cardiovascular disease. The individual will be responsible for overseeing IRB-approved clinical trial protocols, coordinating interactions with NIH program staff and regulatory agencies, supervising trial conduct, and leading a multidisciplinary team of investigators, coordinators, and research staff.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
• MD or DO degree, or equivalent medical degree
• Formal clinical training in Internal Medicine
• Clinical training in Cardiology
• Board eligibility or board certification in Internal Medicine and Cardiology
• Demonstrated track record of NIH-funded clinical research
• Experience serving in clinical trial leadership roles
• Experience with human subjects research, IRB oversight, clinical trial operations, regulatory submissions, and safety monitoring
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and team-management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as Principal Investigator or site Principal Investigator for NIH-funded clinical trials
• Experience with investigational drug studies, including IND submissions or FDA-regulated protocols
• Expertise in cardiovascular inflammation, heart failure, ischemic heart disease, myocarditis, pericardial disease, or related areas
• Record of peer-reviewed publications in cardiovascular clinical research
• Experience leading multidisciplinary research teams and mentoring junior investigators or clinical research staff

Salary Range: Commensurate

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible: Yes

Rank: Professor

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 12 months

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Katherine Mulloy
Contact Email: Katherine.Mulloy@vcuhealth.org