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Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Assistant Professor (CHS)

Job Summary:
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin is recruiting an exceptional Pediatric Inpatient Acute Care Cardiologist to join our nationally recognized Division of Cardiology. We are looking for candidates with a track record of clinical excellence and interest in education as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience.

• This position is being offered with two vacancies. One vacancy includes a portion of time dedicated to taking on the role of the Director of Pediatric Inpatient Acute Care Cardiology.
• Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in clinical care and a commitment to patient- and family-centered practice.
• Candidates should have strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Candidates should have a commitment to education, quality improvement, and collaborative care.
• This position is full or part-time, 50%-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: Clinical Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), Assistant Professor (CHS), Visiting Professor, or Visiting Associate Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

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.

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

• Leadership opportunities within the Pediatric Inpatient Acute Care Cardiology team or the division of Pediatric Cardiology, may be available to qualified candidates, based on previous leadership experience.

• Provide pediatric inpatient acute cardiac care to patients at the American Family Children's Hospital, UnityPoint Meriter Hospital and general cardiology clinics at designated regional locations and/or through remote contracted inpatient call and imaging coverage.

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

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 230 faculty members in 16 subspecialty divisions. The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of 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 pediatrics departments receiving NIH funding, according to Blue Ridge Institutes for Medical Research.

Members of the Department of Pediatrics 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 maternal fetal medicine), 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.

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; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage. SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Required Qualifications:

• Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology through the American Board of Pediatrics is required by appointment start date.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Cardiology is required by the appointment start date.
• Completion of an ACGME-approved pediatric residency program is required by the start date of the position.
• WI Medical license by start date of position.
• Board-certified in Pediatrics by start date of position.
• Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by the start date of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CT or CHS 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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Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload all required documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area.

• Upload required documents:
  
  • CV
  • Cover Letter describing your:
  • Interest in joining the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Pediatrics as a Pediatric Inpatient Acute Care Cardiologist
  • Your qualifications and experience in Pediatric Inpatient Acute Care Cardiology
  • Your area of clinical and/or research interest (if applying for the CHS track).
    
    • Optional: If you are interested in the Director of Pediatric Inpatient Acute Care Cardiology role, please describe your previous leadership experience.

Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected

The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 1, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas.The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

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

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