Description
The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics is searching for a full-time faculty member at the rank of associate professor or professor to serve as an academic physician and as Section Chief of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. In this role, the Section Chief will be responsible for enhancing the Section's clinical and academic excellence through program building, administrative leadership, and mentorship of the faculty and staff of the Section and the ambulatory clinics. The appointee will provide clinical care to pediatric patients and as Section Chief advance high-quality equitable access and strengthen institutional and community partnerships. In addition, the appointee will be expected to undertake research and scholarly activity in any area of basic, translational, or clinical research including but not limited to health outcomes, clinical trials and health interventions, health economics, population health, and/or informatics, while supporting faculty development and extramural funding. Other responsibilities include mentoring faculty, supervising students, residents, and fellows, and advancing innovative training activities.
Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications. This position is benefits-eligible.
Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) have or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, 3) be board certified in Pediatrics, and 4) be board certified in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, or a similar area.
To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago's Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/175118. Applicants must upload a CV including bibliography and cover letter. Review of applications will end when the position is filled.
For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.
