Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Pediatrics- Cardiac Critical Care

Posting Details

Position Information


School/College
School of Medicine


Title
Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Pediatrics- Cardiac Critical Care


Assignment Category
Full-Time


Rank
Open Rank


Tenure Status
Open Tenure


Payroll Status
Faculty 12


Job Description


The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology seeks candidates to join the faculty of our stable and thriving Division of Pediatric Cardiology. As a joint cooperative of Children's of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, we are leaders in comprehensive pediatric and adult congenital cardiac care for the people of Alabama and the Southeast United States.

The selected candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, cardiac intensivists, anesthesiologists, cardiac surgeons, and specialized nursing professionals to advance clinical, research, and educational activities focused on improving outcomes for children with congenital and acquired heart disease.

Successful applicants must have an MD, DO, or PhD and a demonstrated record of scholarship relevant to pediatric cardiovascular care, nursing science, or patient outcomes research. Experience in collaborative clinical or translational research is preferred.

Faculty responsibilities will include contributing to research initiatives, scholarly activities, and interdisciplinary collaboration within the UAB Pediatric Heart Center. Opportunities exist to engage in clinical research programs, mentoring trainees and staff, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and supporting the Department's educational mission within the UAB Heersink School of Medicine.

Excellent communication, teamwork, and teaching skills are essential. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated interest or experience in scholarly activity, clinical outcomes research, and multidisciplinary program development. Competitive resources are available to support faculty growth, research, and teaching endeavors.

For more information regarding the UAB Department of Pediatrics and the Division of Pediatric Cardiology within the Heersink School of Medicine, visit:

Required Qualifications

MD, DO, or PhD

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
F2837P


Open Date
05/19/2026


Close Date

Open Until Filled
No


Nondiscrimination Statement


UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix .

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