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Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Professor (CHS)

Job Summary:
The Division of Cardiology within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) is seeking an academic Pediatric Cardiologist to assume the role of Division Chief of Cardiology. This is an opportunity for a full-time Professor, Associate Professor, or late-stage Assistant Professor. We seek a leader with enthusiasm for academic medicine who will encourage, inspire, and empower division members. The Division Chief provides strategic and operational leadership; oversees divisional faculty and staff; spearheads the expansion of clinical, education, and research programs; and guides faculty professional development. This is an opportunity to teach and mentor medical students, residents, and other trainees, thereby shaping the next generation of medical professionals. Opportunities exist for basic or clinical research in the candidate's area/s of interest. Tenure track candidates will lead dedicated disease-specific research staff and have access to substantial programmatic research funds.

• This position is full-time, 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: Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), Clinical Professor, or Clinical Associate Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
• This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with JR1001196. Please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two job postings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty credentials and non-tenure-track faculty credentials for this position.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health (applicable to Physicians hired on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track)). An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

• Carry out independent research/scholarly activity in an area of interest (CHS Track only)

• Develop, implement, and evaluate strategies to advance strategic priorities in all missions as well as encourage faculty career progression according to the SMPH and UW-Madison Appointment and Promotion Criteria.

• Deliver patient care as a Pediatric Cardiologist at UW Health Kids locations.

• Promote and support the advancement of a diverse faculty on all tracks as well as a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff.

• Engage in clinical teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students, and support the teaching and clinical research missions of the division and department.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership with responsibility over all of the division's operations across all missions (clinical, teaching, research, and advocacy).

Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 20 faculty members in 16 subspecialty divisions. The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. Our faculty enjoy a robust infrastructure of services as well as the opportunity to contribute to our world-class research portfolio: since 2015, the Department of Pediatrics has ranked among the Top 20 Pediatric departments receiving NIH funding, according to Blue Ridge Institutes for Medical Research.

Members of the Division of Cardiology strive to maintain excellence in clinical care, education, and research. The division recognizes that excellence in pediatric cardiovascular medicine and surgery requires a well-coordinated team approach to care. Important contributors to divisional activities include physicians (pediatric specialists in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, critical care medicine, anesthesiology and perfusion, and high-risk obstetricians), nurse practitioners, registered nurses, echocardiography technicians, exercise physiologists, and our patients, their families, and their referring physicians. We strive for excellence in service and clarity in communication with our patients' families and with their physicians.

The Pediatric Heart Program at UWHealthKids is a robust, rapidly growing, US News ranked program. We have dedicated teams focused on advanced cardiac imaging, fetal cardiology, heart failure and transplant, adult congenital heart disease, pediatric preventive cardiology, and others.

Compensation:
Negotiable, 12 month

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; and retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must be an experienced academic physician with demonstrated excellence in clinical care, education, research, and/or service. Must possess a record of scholarly achievements, outstanding leadership skills, professionalism, and ability to develop interdisciplinary, collaborative programs by the appointment start date.
• Board certification or board eligibility in American Board of Pediatrics in Cardiology through the American Board of Pediatrics is required by the appointment start date.
• Completion of an ACGME-approved pediatric residency program is required by the appointment start date.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Cardiology through the American Board of Cardiology is required by the appointment start date.
• The candidate is required to have a Wisconsin medical license by the appointment start date.
• Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges by the appointment start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on the CHS Track or CT 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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• CV
• Cover Letter Containing:
  
  • Your interest in joining the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health's Department of Pediatrics as the Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology
  • Your qualifications and experience in Pediatric Cardiology
  • Your leadership experience

The deadline for assuring full consideration is July 15, 2026; however, the position will remain open, and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

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.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

Contact Information:
Leigh Fredericks, [email protected], 608-263-7735