Description

Chief, Division of Dermatology
Rank (Associate/Full Professor)
University of Louisville School of Medicine

The University of Louisville School of Medicine invites applications and nominations for the position of Chief of the Division of Dermatology within the Department of Medicine. This is an associate or full-professor rank, tenure or non-tenure track faculty position commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Position Overview

The Chief of Dermatology will provide strategic, academic, and clinical leadership for a growing division with strong opportunities for expansion across clinical care, research, and medical education. The successful candidate will foster an environment of collaboration and excellence while supporting faculty development, enhancing patient care services, and strengthening the division’s research and teaching missions.

Responsibilities

- Provide visionary leadership for all divisional activities, including clinical operations, faculty recruitment, educational programs, and scholarly initiatives.
- Oversee and advance high-quality dermatologic care across outpatient and inpatient settings in collaboration with UofL Health.
- Support residency and medical student dermatology education programs.
- Promote and develop clinical, translational, or basic science research within the division.
- Manage divisional budget, operations, and resource allocation.
- Serve as a key member of departmental leadership and contribute to strategic planning efforts.

Program Highlights:

- A well-established dermatology residency with strong clinical volume and access to broad subspecialty training, including dermatologic surgery, pediatric dermatology, complex medical dermatology, and inpatient consultative services.
- A Mohs surgery and procedural dermatology program with opportunities to expand surgical capacity and advanced reconstructive training.
- Multidisciplinary collaborations with medical and surgical oncology, rheumatology, infectious diseases, immunology, and transplant programs.

Qualifications

- MD or DO degree (or equivalent) and board certification in Dermatology.
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
- Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice, academic scholarship, and teaching.
- A record of leadership experience appropriate to rank; candidates at the Associate or Full Professor level are strongly encouraged, though exceptional early-career leaders will be considered.
- A strong commitment to equal opportunity and accessibility.

The Division and Institution

The Division of Dermatology at the University of Louisville offers a collaborative environment with ample opportunities for programmatic growth, interdisciplinary partnerships, and academic innovation. UofL is a metropolitan research university known for its commitment to excellence in education, research, clinical care, and community engagement.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement describing leadership experience and academic interests. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Louisville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Submitted materials to:

Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
Professor of Medicine (Dermatology)
Lafayette G. Owen Endowed Chair
Chief, Division of Dermatology
Via email: jeffrey.callen@louisville.edu