Emergency Medicine Faculty Physicians
Shape the Future of Emergency Medicine in Oklahoma
The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and OU Health invites applications for full-time academic Emergency Medicine faculty physicians to join one of the nation's newest and fastest-growing academic departments.
Established in 2024, the department is leading a new era of emergency care, education, and discovery across Oklahoma. As the state's only academic health system, OU Health and the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine are building a department grounded in excellence in patient care, education, research, and service while advancing the tripartite mission of academic medicine.
This is an outstanding opportunity for physicians who are passionate about delivering exceptional emergency care, educating the next generation of emergency physicians, and pursuing meaningful scholarly work within a collaborative, mission-driven academic environment.
Clinical Practice
Faculty provide comprehensive emergency care across a diverse network of practice settings including:
Together, these clinical sites offer a unique breadth of experience spanning high-acuity trauma, critical care, tertiary referral medicine, community emergency medicine, and innovative models of emergency care. Faculty enjoy a dynamic clinical practice with opportunities to care for a diverse patient population across multiple settings.
Academic Mission
Faculty play a central role in the educational mission of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine by:
We seek dedicated clinician-educators who are committed to developing future leaders in Emergency Medicine through outstanding teaching, mentorship, and academic engagement.
Scholarship and Professional Development
Faculty are encouraged and supported to pursue scholarly activities aligned with their interests and career goals. Areas of opportunity include:
Robust mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and institutional resources support faculty in developing successful academic careers, presenting at national meetings, publishing scholarly work, obtaining extramural funding, and pursuing leadership opportunities.
Qualifications
Faculty appointments are available at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor levels. Academic rank, leadership opportunities, and compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and academic accomplishments.
Equal Opportunity Statements Approved by IEO All Campuses On June 12, 2025, the Board of Regents approved changes to the Regent-level Non-Discrimination statement.
As a result, the University’s Equal Opportunity statements will be updated to reflect the following: The University in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services. Belonging Statement: The DEI Executive Order Task Force approved the belonging statement below. Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here! Mission of the University of Oklahoma The Mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society. Additional Statements: In instances where word count is limited on advertisements, we permit shortened versions of the EO statements. Those statements look like one of the two below: 1. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. For more information, visit www.ou.edu/eoo. 2. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Join OU Health , where physicians and advanced practice providers lead the way in transforming healthcare across Oklahoma and beyond. As the state’s only comprehensive academic health system, OU Health combines cutting-edge clinical care , groundbreaking research , and innovative education to create better outcomes for patients — and rewarding careers for providers.
When you become part of OU Health, you’ll collaborate with highly skilled colleagues , teach the next generation of healthcare professionals , and contribute to research that shapes the future of medicine . Our integrated care model ensures that every provider has the support, technology, and infrastructure needed to deliver exceptional care at every stage of life.
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Most Specialized Network
The state’s largest and most comprehensive specialty and subspecialty physician practice.
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designation
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Level I Trauma Excellence
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| Contact Email: | brent.holland@ouhealth.com |
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| Employer: | OU Health |
| Location: | Oklahoma City, OK, USA |
| Position Type: | Physician (MD, DO, Resident) |
| Employment Type: | Permanent |
| Specialty: | Emergency Medicine |
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