Nephrologist

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor (CHS)

Job Summary:

The Department of Medicine at The University of Wisconsin is recruiting an academic Associate or Assistant Professor, on the Clinical Health Services (CHS) or Clinician Teacher (CT) track to join our team as we expand our Division of Nephrology. Those with interest in polycystic kidney disease, onconephrology, and/or glomerular/parenchymal diseases, as well as interest to advancing patient care through research collaborations and other scholarly work are encouraged to apply.

• This position is full or part time, 80%-100%

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

• 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 for this position will be considered for the titles: Associate Professor (CHS), Assistant Professor (CHS), Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Assistant Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.  

Key Job Responsibilities:

Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology.

The University of Wisconsin Division of Nephrology | Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin–Madison includes 21 faculty, 16 Advanced Practice Providers, and 10 Fellows. The division provides high-value patient care, promotes innovative research and fosters top nephrologists of the future.

In the Division of Nephrology, the scope of clinical care encompasses all stages of kidney disease—from the earliest detectable changes in kidney function through end-stage renal disease—and the full range of conditions, including chronic kidney disease, kidney stone disease, glomerular disease, autoimmune disorders and inherited disorders such as polycystic kidney disease. Our outpatient dialysis program offers state-of-the-art hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis services. Our commitment to quality care means that U.S. News & World Report ranks the UW Health kidney failure program as a top performer.

The Division of Nephrology has an active research program, with strong interest in pursuing clinical, translational and basic research questions in nephrology and transplantation. There are a number of ongoing studies in many aspects of kidney disease, including interventional nephrology, transplantation, and general nephrology. Our faculty collaborations widely across other Departments in the School of Medicine and Public Health, and we strive to include a variety of learners in our research activities, including fellows, residents, medical students, and graduate and undergraduate students from other programs at UW.

A trusted name in transplant, our faculty provide pre- and post-transplant care for patients in the UW Health kidney transplant program, one of the most active and successful in the nation. With 89 paired kidney exchanges in 2025, our center has one of the nation’s largest living kidney donation programs. Our program’s success has also secured philanthropic support. Division faculty and Rheumatology colleagues lead a dedicated lupus nephritis clinic, the first in Wisconsin and fifth in the nation. The multidisciplinary team coordinates care so that patients can receive same-day evaluations, diagnostic tests, infusions, education and care coordination—all in one place.

Compensation:

• Negotiable, 12 months.

• Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.

• SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Required Qualifications:

• Board-certified or board eligible in Nephrology by the start date of the position.  

• Completion of a US internal medicine residency and fellowship in nephrology by the start date of the position. Fellows are welcome to apply.

• WI Medical license by the start date of the position.

• Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by the start date of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CT or 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 or CT track.

Education:

MD, DO, or equivalent is required

How to Apply:

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 • Cover letter required
 • Resume required
 

Your cover letter should address the following details:

• Your interest in joining the University of Wisconsin-Madisons’ Department of Medicine as a Nephrologist with a focus on polycystic kidney disease, onconephrology, and/or glomerular/parenchymal diseases.

• Your qualifications and experience in clinical, translational or basic science research, or other scholarly work, evidence of excellence in teaching and current or high potential to obtain research funding.

• Your area(s) of clinical and research interest in focus on polycystic kidney disease, onconephrology, and/or glomerular/parenchymal diseases.

Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 14, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. 

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. 

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:

Ashley Royston, [email protected], 608-890-3746

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. 

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