The Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai seeks a Director for its Skin of Color Center in Manhattan!

Mount Sinais Skin of Color Center routinely treats NYCs ethnically diverse minority populations. We are looking to hire an exceptional, board certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist with a strong academic record of accomplishments and/or academic, clinical and research productivity, impressive publications and a deep interest in treating conditions in skin of color. Based on the level of expertise and experience, this individual would be fulfilling a prominent role as the Director of the Skin of Color Center or the Medical Director of the Skin of Color Center. The qualified candidate will be offered a unique and exciting opportunity to be a world leader in clinical and translational research in skin of color and beyond; to lead clinical trials in many inflammatory and other unique conditions within skin of color, including investigator initiated studies; and the chance to become a trailblazer in skin of color treatments. We are offering unparalleled opportunities for clinical trials and laboratory support to identify new targets and perform groundbreaking research. The successful candidate will be joining our 30+ dermatology faculty team, and will be offered a supportive environment, a competitive package and benefits.

The qualified candidate must have experience in medical and/or cosmetic dermatology with an interest in clinical, translational and/or basic research involving conditions related to skin of color (such as keloids, vitiligo, CCCA, etc.). The individual, who will be offered the Director or Medical Director position, will also serve as a mentor to our residents and medical students that will become the next generation of dermatologists. In addition, this individual will be expected to be a vital team player and be part of the departments management, capable of maintaining strong relationships with senior leadership of the Department, The Mount Sinai Hospital, and the Icahn School of Medicine.

Selected candidate will participate in the administrative operations and will be encouraged to actively serve on divisional and departmental committees.

The ideal candidate should have:

Experience in lasers, and cosmetic procedures addressing skin of color conditions.

A robust interest in academics, teaching, scholarly projects, and clinical/translational or basic research, and particularly in conditions involving skin of color.

Strong academic record of publications and research.

Track record of foundation/Pharma/NIH grants (particularly candidate for the Director of the Skin of Color Center)

Have a collegial and team player mindset, capable of thriving in a team environment

Experience in clinical trials

This opportunity provides:

Large patient and referral base of diverse ethnic backgrounds, including a large skin of color population

Ability to become the US (and beyond) clinical and research leader for skin of color treatments

Supportive and experienced clinical staff

State of the art clinical trial unit, clinical and translational research environment and affiliated laboratories with world-renown faculty

Competitive salary and dedicated CME time allowances and funding

Excellent benefits package, including relocation bonus

Academic Appointment at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (appointment requested at level commensurate with academic track record)

Academic opportunities and collaborations with world renowned physician scientists to foster academic and professional development

Position Qualifications:

Board Certified in Dermatology

Must obtain and maintain a medical license in the State of New York

Track record of academic productivity, research and publications, including in skin of color

Experience in clinical trials and/or Clinical/translational Research is a plus

Expertise in Cosmetic procedures and Lasers is a plus

Compensation range from 300K to 600K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits)

Our department is experiencing an incredible time of clinical and academic growth. We have been ranked No. 1 in research output on Doximity Residency Navigator. To expand upon our success, we are seeking highly talented and motivated physicians who are interested in building a stellar academic career in a supportive environment in which they will have the opportunity to become key opinion leaders in inflammatory diseases and/or skin cancers, and participate in future therapeutic innovations. We are seeking candidates that are motivated and have the desire to become the future leaders in dermatology and would like to make a difference in patients' lives by making advances in our specialty. Mount Sinai dermatology provides a supportive environment, with mentorship and one of a kind opportunity for a successful academic path.

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About the Mount Sinai Health System:

The Mount Sinai Health System is New York City's largest academic medical system, encompassing eight hospitals, a leading medical school, and a vast network of ambulatory practices throughout the greater New York region. Mount Sinai advances medicine and health through unrivaled education and translational research and discovery to deliver care that is the safest, highest-quality, most accessible and equitable, and the best value of any health system in the nation. The Health System includes approximately 7,300 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture ambulatory surgery centers; more than 415 ambulatory practices throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. The Mount Sinai Hospital is ranked on U.S. News & World Report's "Honor Roll" of the top 20 U.S. hospitals and is top in the nation by specialty: No. 1 in Geriatrics and top 20 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital is ranked in U.S. News & World Reports Best Childrens Hospitals among the countrys best in four out of 10 pediatric specialties.