CARES Team- Child Abuse Pediatrics Assistant Professor- College of Medicine

Job Description

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Academic Pediatric Hospital Medicine- CARES (Child Advocacy and Resource Evaluation Service) Team is seeking applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track academic position.

Academic rank at the time of appointment shall be commensurate with experience and credentials.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include evaluating children at risk for abuse/neglect both in inpatient and outpatient settings, attending and participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, engaging in community outreach and educational opportunities surrounding child abuse and neglect, teaching residents and medical students on topics involving child abuse, and preparing and participating for court testimony when indicated.

Research opportunities are available if the candidate is interested.

Qualifications

• Completed Pediatric Residency
• Board certified/Board eligible in General Pediatrics.

Departmental Preferences:

Competency in evaluations of both physical and sexual abuse in children.

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA/V institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1519
• Job Category Faculty
• Posting Date 02/28/2025, 06:01 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 920 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38163, US