Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor - Cardiovascular​/Pulmonary Hypertension

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Hypertension (# 375613)
University of Minnesota in Twin Cities, MN

Type:
Full-Time
Salary: $350,000 - $460,000 per year
Application Due:
Open Until Filled
Category:
Physicians
Military
Job

The Cardiovascular Division at the University of Minnesota is seeking a visionary Assistant, Associate or Full Professor with expertise in Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) to join our nationally and internationally recognized team.

In this role, you will work closely with leadership across the Cardiovascular Division and the Pulmonary Hypertension Section to expand our clinical reach, advance cutting-edge research, and help lead one of only two PHA-accredited Comprehensive Care Centers in Minnesota.

You will be part of an elite, high-volume program equipped with a complete spectrum of advanced PH and right heart failure therapies, placing our center among a select group of specialized facilities nationwide.

Advanced Clinical Capabilities:
Work alongside premier programs offering VA ECMO, lung transplantation, pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) surgeries, and balloon pulmonary angioplasties (BPA).

Research & Innovation:
Join a program celebrated for academic innovation. You will have the opportunity to drive world‑class research, leading or collaborating on groundbreaking basic science, translational studies, and major clinical trials.

Academic Impact:
Shape the future of cardiovascular medicine through clinical leadership, research excellence, and mentorship within a top‑tier academic health center.

• Clinical Excellence:
  Provide comprehensive, top‑tier care to patients with complex pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure across advanced inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Academic & Research Leadership:
  Spearhead innovative clinical trials, translational research, or basic science investigations to advance the field of PH.
• Strategic Growth:
  Partner with Cardiovascular Division leadership to expand regional access to specialized PH care and advance the University’s academic mission.
• Education:
  
  Mentor and teach fellows, residents, and medical students within our academic ecosystem.

Academic Track:
Eligible for faculty appointment at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank at the University of Minnesota Medical School.

Clinical Skill:
Proven clinical expertise in managing complex PH and right heart failure, including advanced therapies and multi‑disciplinary interventions.
Research Focus: A strong track record or demonstrated potential for scholarly productivity, clinical trials, or grant‑funded research.

• Education & Certification: MD or DO (or equivalent) with board certification/eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease and specialized expertise/fellowship training in Pulmonary Hypertension.
• Minnesota Medical License
• Authorization to work in the US

Pay Range:
This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. Total combined salary is anticipated to be in the range of $350,000-$460,000. Total salary is competitive with the market and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Salary at the University of Minnesota is dependent upon academic rank of the person hired, and begins at $55,000. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through University of Minnesota Physicians, and begins at $215,000.

Applicants should complete this application and also an application for a position with the University of Minnesota Physicians.; depending on rank/education/qualifications/experience.

Time Appointment: 100% FTE Appointment

Position Type:
Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information…