Job Overview

institution: university of virginia: uva provost's office: school of medicine: pediatrics: general pediatrics

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