University of Iowa Stead Family Department of Pediatrics seeks a well-qualified individual to join the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Appointment rank is open and may be to either the tenure track or clinical (non-tenure) track consistent with clinical experience and research interest. Appointment rank to Instructor of Pediatrics (non-tenure or clinical track) may also be considered. 

The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine is committed to providing outstanding clinical care and the advancement of knowledge and best practices through collaborative research and quality improvement. Clinical services include the inpatient evaluation and treatment for a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions, in addition to newborn care. Our dedicated faculty coordinate care among specialists for children with complex medical conditions. The division provides consultative services for surgical and medical subspecialities and contributes to the education of the next generation of physicians at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine.

The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is one of the nation’s top medical schools. It is ranked No. 44 in research in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report listing of “Best Graduate Schools,” and it is ranked No. 23 in National Institutes of Health funding among public institutions by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is currently ranked No. 25 in NIH funding among all public pediatric departments nationwide.

The UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics comprises the medical staff of UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital, Iowa’s only nationally ranked children’s hospital and home to the state’s only accredited Level 1 Regional Resource Pediatric Trauma Center. The ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program at UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital trains 50 pediatric resident physicians. For its 2023-24 edition of “Best Children’s Hospitals,” U.S. News & World Report ranked UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in six pediatric specialties: neonatology, diabetes and endocrinology, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and urology.

For more information contact:

Anna Schmitz, MD

Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Division Director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine

anna-schmitz@uiowa.edu

Visit us on the web at: www.uichildrens.org

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.  This applies to clinical, tenure and research positions.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Must hold an MD/DO degree, or equivalent

Board certified or eligible in General Pediatrics or equivalent

Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Iowa

Board certified or eligible in Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine is desired

Experience in patient-oriented research

Teaching competence in pediatrics for medical students and residents

Evidence of scholarly activity

Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment