POSITION

LEVEL AND QUALIFICATIONS

CONTACT INFO

Associate or Full Professor
(March 2009)

The University of Hawai`i at Manoa's John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) is recruiting for an associate or full professor with the potential to serve as the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, dependent upon the Dean's approval. This faculty position is a full-time, tenure-track position (position #84058). We are looking for an innovative and dynamic leader with exceptional administrative and organizational skills and a commitment to academic medicine including medical education, clinical care, and research. The Chair of the Department of Pediatrics for the John A. Burns School of Medicine is charged with the growth and development of clinical, research, and teaching excellence of the department. The Chair of Pediatrics is responsible for overall management of the department, which include direct oversight of the financial and human resources of the department, as well as ensuring that cutting edge research is conducted and that the highest quality of clinical service is delivered. The Chair is also expected to create the vision and to be an advocate for the health care needs of children while developing community relationships that optimize the delivery of pediatric services. The Department of Pediatrics is currently comprised of approximately 76 faculty in the following specialties: adolescent medicine, allergy and immunology, cardiology, community pediatrics, child protection, child psychiatry, critical care, developmental pediatrics, emergency medicine, gastroenterology, genetics, hematology/oncology, hospitalist service, infectious diseases, medical education, neonatology, nephrology, rheumatology, sports medicine, and pediatric surgery. There are 26 pediatric residents and 8 triple board residents; the Department also offers a fellowship in neonatal medicine. For more information see: www.uhpediatrics.org.

JABSOM is the only LCME-accredited medical school in the State of Hawai`i. It's new Kaka`ako campus is located in Honolulu, Oahu. Our students learn in an innovative, student-centered, problem-based curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, medical simulation experiences and builds life-long learning skills. We are a community-based medical school delivering education through affiliations with all major hospitals in the islands. For more information see: http://jabsom.hawaii.edu.

Clinical services are delivered mostly at Kapi`olani Medical Center for Woman and Children (KMCWC) but also at Queens Medical Center and a series of community clinics and health centers. Kapi`olani Medical Center for Women and Children is the only academic health center providing care to the children of Hawai`i. Approximately 6,200 babies are born at Kapi`olani every year and 940 low birth weight infants are cared for in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit. The emergency room sees 62,000 pediatric visits per year and 4,300 children are admitted to the hospital inpatient service. For more information see: http://www.kapiolani.org/hawaii-childrens-hospital.aspx.

The University of Hawai`i is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.

For a full description of the position, please visit the Work at UH website at http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/wuh/search.aspx, search Position Number 84058. For inquiries, please contact Giselle Borland, 808-692-0886 or email: gborland@ucera.org.

Academic Physician, Rank DOQ, Tenure or Clincal Track
(February 2010)

The Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician to join our clinical team. The successful candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics. The Division has a very active clinical program at Primary Children's Medical Center, a 270 bed hospital with Level 3C NICU, PICU, and transplantation programs for hematopoietic stem cells and solid organs. The candidate will attend on the inpatient consult service and in the Pediatric Infectious Disease clinic. The candidate will participate in the education and supervision of pediatric residents, Pediatric Infectious Disease fellows and medical students.

The Division has active research programs and collaborations with interests ranging from infectious disease epidemiology, respiratory infections, molecular diagnostics and antimicrobial stewardship. The University of Utah has research strengths in a number of areas, including medical informatics and genomics. The successful candidate will establish a successful research program in collaboration with other members of the Department of Pediatrics.

Candidates must be BC/BE in Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Disease, with excellent clinical skills. Additional skills in clinical microbiology, infectious disease diagnostics, and outcomes research are highly desirable.

Salt Lake City is a diverse major metropolitan area with outstanding restaurants, arts and music. Recreation is unparalleled with 6 ski resorts within 30 minutes and 5 national parks within an easy 4 hour drive. It is serviced by a convenient international airport with direct flights to most major cities. The University of Utah offers an excellent benefits package that includes 20.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately, and excellent health care choices.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or status as a Protected Veteran. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination policy or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Room 135, (801) 581-8365.

Andrew T. Pavia, M.D.
George and Esther Gross Presidential Professor and Chief - Division Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Department of Pediatrics
295 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
andy.pavia@hsc.utah.ed

Pediatric Endocrinologist Department of Pediatrics Queen#39;s University Kingston, Ontario
(January 2010)

If you are interested in living in a city that combines the sophistication of a large centre with the simple pleasures of a small-town lifestyle and working in a fast-paced, challenging and supportive professional practice environment, then join us as a Pediatric Endocrinologist. Kingston is well recognized as a delightful city on the shore of Lake Ontario within short traveling distances of Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, where one can easily establish a fulfilling personal and professional life.

The Department of Pediatrics in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University invites applications for a Pediatric Endocrinologist. The successful applicant, who must be eligible for licensure in Ontario, will participate in clinical work, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and will have a major focus on the diabetes program. Preference will be given to applicants who can provide evidence of a current involvement and commitment to education through the submission of an educational dossier and the identification of referees who can attest to the applicant's educational expertise.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Queen's University has an employment equity program and is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Review of applications will commence March 1, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.

Letters of application accompanied by a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for three referees should be directed to:
Dr. J. Smythe, Acting Head
Department of Pediatrics
Queen's University
Rm. 6-303, Doran 3
Kingston General Hospital
Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7 Canada
Phone: (613) 548-6046
Fax: (613) 548-1369
Email: smythej@kgh.kari.net
email: Linda.book@imail.org

SPECIALIST IN PULMONARY PEDIATRICS
(December 2009)

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, Davis, is seeking a full-time academic Pediatric Pulmonologist. The UC Davis Children's Hospital, in Sacramento, provides a full complement of services throughout Northern California. The recruited candidate will join two full-time Pediatric Pulmonologists in providing subspecialty care in an expanding clinical and academic program, including busy NICU and PICU services, a Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Accredited Care Center, and outpatient clinics.

This position is open at the Assistant or Associate Professor level (commensurate with credentials) in either the Clinical Pediatrics or Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series. Proven excellence in clinical care and teaching is required. Opportunities for research are available depending on the series, experience and qualification of the candidate.

Minimum qualifications include an M.D. degree, BC/BE in Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology and eligibility for license in the State of California.Applicants should have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within the diverse environment of UC Davis.

Sacramento is an easily accessible, friendly, family-oriented, moderate sized city in beautiful northern California.

The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates should submit their CV and letter of inquiry to Ruth McDonald, MD, Chief of Pediatric Pulmonary, Department of Pediatrics, 2516 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817 or e-mail her at ruth.mcdonald@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.

Pediatric Critical Care Intensivist
(November 2009)

Pediatric Critical Care Intensivist - The Division of Critical Care in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking additional Pediatric Intensivists, including Intensivists with special training in cardiac intensive care. The positions will be at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications. Requirements include board certification or eligibility in pediatrics and pediatric critical care medicine. Successful candidates will have demonstrated interest and abilities in clinical care, education and academic activities.

These new faculty will join an existing group of 17 Intensivists in a 28-bed pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and 16 bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) which are located at Primary Children's Medical Center. The division provides separate coverage to the units which are contiguous and staffed by shared nursing personnel. Approximate annual admissions to the PICU number 2,000 and to the CICU, 500. There are active fellowship programs in pediatric critical care and pediatric cardiology. The division has a strong record of extramural funding and publication.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or status as a Protected Veteran. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination policy or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Room 135, (801)581-8365.

Please send applications or nominations, along with a current CV to:
J. Michael Dean, MD, MBA
Professor and Vice Chairman,
Department of Pediatrics
Pediatric Critical Care,
University of Utah School of Medicine
PO Box 581289, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84158.

Chairman of Pediatric Medicine
Crozer-Keystone Health System
(October 2009)

Crozer-Keystone Health System is seeking a Chair, Pediatric Medicine. The Chair of Pediatrics will sit at Crozer-Chester Medical Center (Crozer), a 371-bed not-for-profit tertiary-care teaching hospital located on a beautiful 68-acre campus. The medical center admits more than 22,000 patients, treats approximately 53,000 Emergency Department patients, and delivers about 2,000 babies a year. In 2006, Crozer opened the doors to a new 40,000 square-foot Emergency Department, which more than doubled the space devoted to emergency medicine and includes dedicated pediatric suites. Pediatric Services include a 23-bed Inpatient Unit, Delaware County's only Level IIIa Intensive Care Nursery, and the only Level III Emergency Department and Trauma Center in Delaware County.

JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Chair of Pediatrics is responsible for the clinical, educational, research, administrative and fiscal operations of the department, including allocation of resources and the development and management of clinical programs. In addition the chair will provide strong leadership, expanding the department's clinical and residency programs and promoting quality of care. The chair will develop and oversee all strategic and operational aspects of the department and reviewing and approving departmental operating budgets.

REQUIREMENTS:
An ideal candidate will have an M.D. degree with board certification in Pediatrics and an unrestricted state medical license. Strong leadership and team building skills with the capability to advance and develop a superior clinical service is a must. The ability to build solid collaborative relationships, both internally and externally and communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences is very important. Having the capacity to strategically prioritize and allocate organizational resources to effectively balance needs to achieve objectives is key. One must have a strong interest in community medicine and the ability to become a key citizen of the Pediatric community in the region. Commitment to the development of scholarly activities for faculty and residents is needed.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
For complete information, please contact:
Julie Courtois, Consultant
Grant Cooper & Associates
email: Courtois@grantcooper.com
(314) 726-5291 ext 126

Pediatric Endocrinologists
(September 2009)

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine is seeking an Endocrinology specialist in the Department of Pediatrics and University of Iowa Children's Hospital. This is a full-time position at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor level. This is an open-rank, full-time position for an academic clinician with interests in clinical research, teaching, endocrinology and diabetes.

Requirements:
Must hold an M.D. degree
Board certified in Pediatrics and certified/eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology
Desirable qualifications:
Clinical experience in Pediatric Endocrinology management
Strength in teaching
Experience in patient-oriented research
Strong oral and written communication/interpersonal skills
Demonstrate ability to develop and implement new programs

Iowa City is a university town of broadly diverse cultural and recreational activities, superb public schools, and affordable, safe residential neighborhoods. The University of Iowa is a strong research institution, and the hospital complex is one of the nation's largest and best university teaching hospitals. Both the University of Iowa Children's Hospital and the Carver College of Medicine have pursued vigorous building programs in recent years, and the facilities for patient-care, education, and research are outstanding.

To learn more about the University of Iowa Children's Hospital and the Iowa City community, please visit
http://www.uihealthcare.com/depts/uichildrenshospital/index.html.

To apply for this position please visit The University of Iowa website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu , requisition number 57167.

The University of Iowa is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer, and candidates who are women or members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Michael Artman, MD
Professor and Head, Department of Pediatrics
Physician-in-Chief, University of Iowa Children's Hospital
200 Hawkins Drive, 2632 JCP
Iowa City, IA 52242

CHILD NEUROLOGIST
(September 2009)

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine is seeking a Child Neurologist specialist in the Department of Pediatrics and University of Iowa Children's Hospital. This is a fullřtime position at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor (non-tenure clinical track) level.

Requirements:
Must hold MD/DO Degree Board certified/eligible in Neurology with Special Competence in Child Neurology Clinical Experience in child neurology

Desirable qualifications:
Strong oral and written communication/interpersonal skills
Skill and interest in clinical teaching
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new clinical programs
EEG and epilepsy expertise
Record of Scholarly Activities

Iowa City is a university town of broadly diverse cultural and recreational activities, superb public schools, and affordable, safe residential neighborhoods. The University of Iowa is a strong research institution, and the hospital complex is one of the nation's largest and best university teaching hospitals. Both the University of Iowa Children's Hospital and the Carver College of Medicine have pursued vigorous building programs in recent years, and the facilities for patient-care, education, and research are outstanding.

To learn more about the University of Iowa Children's Hospital and the Iowa City community, please visit
http://www.uihealthcare.com/depts/uichildrenshospital/index.html .

The University of Iowa is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strongly encourages women and minorities to apply.

To apply for this position please visit the University of Iowa website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu, requisition number 57131

Michael Artman, MD
Professor and Head, Department of Pediatrics
Physician-in-Chief, University of Iowa Children's Hospital
200 Hawkins Drive, 2632 JCP
Iowa City, IA 52242

Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical or Tenure Track)
Pediatric Gastroenterology
(September 2009)

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at the University of Utah School of Medicine is recruiting additional Pediatric Gastroenterologists. The Gastroenterologist will provide outpatient and inpatient care for pediatric gastroenterology and liver patients. Academic work, including teaching and research, will be expected. Clinical activities are carried out at Primary Children's Medical Center, which is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the United States. Active clinical programs in the division include hepatology and liver transplantation, a comprehensive nutrition clinic, dysphagia and feeding disorders, inflammatory bowel disease center, and general gastroenterology.

Candidates must be BC/BE in Pediatric Gastroenterology and must have excellent procedural and clinical skills. Successful candidates will receive a faculty appointment at the University of Utah at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or status as a Protected Veteran. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination policy or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801)581-8365.

Interested individuals should email a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:
Linda Book, M.D.
Chief, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology
University of Utah School of Medicine
email: Linda.book@imail.org

Hematology/Oncology (Bone Marrow Transplant)
(August 2009)

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine is seeking a Bone Marrow Transplant specialist in the Department of Pediatrics and University of Iowa Children's Hospital. This is a full-time position at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor level.

Requirements:
MD degree; eligible for licensure in Iowa
Board certified in Pediatrics
Board eligible/certified in Hematology/Oncology
Record of accomplishments in teaching
Experience in developing and leading clinical programs
Demonstrated competence in bone marrow and stem cell
transplantation

Desirables
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated scholarly productivity
Scholarly funded research experience

University of Iowa Children's Hospital and the Carver College of Medicine have pursued vigorous building programs in recent years, and the facilities for patient-care, education, and research are outstanding. The Pediatric BMT Program is NMDP and FACT accredited, performing both allogeneic and autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplants. Active clinical protocols are in place for umbilical cord blood transplants, non-myeloablative allogeneic transplants and adoptive cellular immunotherapy for malignant conditions. The program works closely with Adult BMT program and the Hematopoietic Stem Cell laboratory.

To learn more about University of Iowa Children's Hospital and the Iowa City community, please visit
http://www.uihealthcare.com/depts/uichildrenshospital/index.html.

To apply for this position please visit The University of Iowa website at
http://jobs.uiowa.edu, requisition number 57048.