Instructor in Dermatology - Physician/Scientist

Position Summary

The Department of Dermatology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center invites applications for a full-time Instructor in Dermatology with a primary focus on investigator-initiated research. This non-tenured junior faculty position is designed for a board-eligible or board-certified dermatologist pursuing an academic career in dermatology with the goal of developing a nationally renowned, externally funded research program in fields relevant to cutaneous biology and skin health and disease.

In addition to the primary research activities, the Instructor will maintain an independent dermatology practice and participate in medical education through clinical supervision for outpatient clinic and inpatient dermatology consults, plus didactic lectures as appropriate. The instructor will receive individualized mentoring from Columbia Dermatology physician-scientist and research faculty for development of an independent, investigator-initiated scientific program and academic plan, including grant and manuscript review.

About Columbia Dermatology

Columbia Dermatology has over a century-long tradition of excellence in dermatologic research, education, and patient care. Our faculty have pioneered landmark discoveries including:

• The use of corticosteroids for autoimmune skin diseases
• Development of the antifungal agent nystatin
• Innovations in photopheresis and Janus kinase inhibitors
• Cell and gene therapies in dermatology
• Advances in precision medicine, tissue engineering, and diagnostics

The department is internationally recognized for its contributions to skin cancer, autoimmunity, bioengineering, wound healing, translational science, and more.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent, externally funded research program in basic, translational, or clinical dermatology

• Collaborate across CUIMC and Columbia University to foster innovative interdisciplinary research

• Maintain an independent faculty dermatology practice within ColumbiaDoctors

• Precept in Dermatology outpatient resident teaching clinics and on-call inpatient consults

• Participate in academic activities, including Grand Rounds, Dermatology research-in-progress meetings, and visiting lecture series as appropriate

• MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent medical degree;

• Demonstrated excellence in research and scholarship

• Board eligibility or board certification in dermatology;

• Eligibility for New York State medical licensure

• Eligibility for appointment to the faculty of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons;

instructions

Interested applicants should submit:

• A cover letter outlining research interests and career goals
• Curriculum vitae
• At least one letter of support for the candidate’s research qualifications and goals from a prior research faculty mentor

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.