Academic Physicians, Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Description

The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases seeks full-time faculty members at any rank. As full-time faculty members, the appointees will contribute to patient care, medical education, and scholarship, with responsibilities that include clinical coverage of the inpatient consultation and teaching service, outpatient care, and mentoring of trainees.

Clinical duties include providing consultative inpatient infectious disease care, managing patients with general and complex pediatric infectious diseases, and contributing to the development of clinical protocols. Limited off-hours and occasional weekend coverage are expected. The appointees will work collaboratively with other sections within the Department and across the University of Chicago Medicine system, which includes multiple inpatient and ambulatory sites. Primary clinical placement will be at Comer Children's Hospital in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, with responsibilities that may extend to other affiliated locations. Other duties include teaching and supervision of trainees and medical students, as well as participation in scholarly activity.

The Section is home to a robust Pediatric Infectious Diseases fellowship program, as well as a Med-Peds Infectious Diseases fellowship, offering additional opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and participation in trainee education and career development. Opportunities are available for involvement in clinical research, clinical trials, quality improvement initiatives, and other academic pursuits.

The appointees will join a vibrant and distinguished community of faculty colleagues and learners across UChicago Medicine, the Biological Sciences Division, the Pritzker School of Medicine, and the University of Chicago and its affiliates. Comer Children's Hospital is a full-service children's hospital located in the heart of Chicago and serves as the primary site for pediatric care within the University of Chicago Medicine system. The Department of Pediatrics includes more than 130 full-time faculty members, clinical associates, and postdoctoral researchers and is committed to providing superior, compassionate healthcare while fostering the next generation of leaders in child health.

Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications. These positions are benefits eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have an MD or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, and 3) be Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago's Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: Applicants must upload a CV including bibliography and a cover letter. Review of applications will end when the positions are filled.

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