Position Overview:
- Rank: Associate or Full Professor
- Type: Full-time, tenure-eligible based on candidate credentials
- Focus: Leadership in clinical service, education, research, and administrative activities
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate all clinical, academic, and research activities of the Division
- Develop and implement the vision and goals for the Division in alignment with the Department of Pediatrics and UVA Health Children's strategic plans
- Oversee divisional faculty, providing professional and personal development opportunities
- Ensure high-quality innovative training for trainees at all levels
- Support and enhance research activities within the Division
- Model a culture of inquiry, quality improvement, scholarly excellence, and innovation
- Participate actively in clinical service and community outreach
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active research program
- Established academic generalist with strong leadership skills
Required Qualifications:
- M.D. or D.O. degree
- Eligible for appointment to the University of Virginia faculty
- Completed an accredited training program in Pediatric General Medicine
- Board certified or eligible in Pediatrics
Division Highlights:
- Faculty expertise in SIDS research, Breastfeeding Medicine, Quality Improvement, and Medical Education
- Engaged in research to understand and innovate solutions for pediatric care
- Nationally recognized experts and diverse clinical and translational research opportunities
Institution Highlights:
- UVA Health: World-class academic medical center and health system
- Level 1 trauma center, NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, Level IV NICU, and Comprehensive Stroke Center
- UVA Children's Hospital: Ranked in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report
- Comprehensive network of hospitals and clinics throughout Virginia
- Strong tradition of discovery and innovation in medical research and education
- Over $230 million in annual grant funding
Clinical Care:
- Provides exemplary care to patients across Virginia and surrounding regions
- 696-bed Magnet recognized University Hospital with multiple specialized centers and clinics
- National accolades for outstanding clinical service in various disciplines
Recent Accolades:
- UVA Health Children's ranked as the top children's hospital in Virginia for the third consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report
- Highly ranked in multiple pediatric specialties including neonatology, gastroenterology, nephrology, diabetes, endocrinology, orthopaedics, cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, and urology
Research:
- Active and vibrant clinical research enterprise
- Accredited human subjects institutional review board (IRB)
- Extensive clinical trials infrastructure and support
Education:
- Prepares future medical leaders in clinical care, research, and education
- Emphasis on integrity and respect for both patients and physicians
Diversity and Inclusion:
- Committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment
- Ongoing efforts to educate on and manage discriminatory behavior
- National recognition for increasing diversity among trainees and faculty
For more information and to apply, please reach out to provider recruiter, Jennifer Stover,
