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DIVISION DIRECTOR OF PEDIATRIC PULMONARY

Requisition # 75209

Position Basics


Type of PositionOTHER
Advertising Ends on:Extended Until Position is Filled
Advertising Started on:Monday, April 22nd, 2024
College:Carver College of Medicine
Department:Pediatrics

Salary


Salary:Commensurate

Position Details


Full/Part Time Status:Negotiable
Position Description:

University of Iowa Stead Family Department of Pediatrics seeks a Director for the Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine.  Appointment rank may be at either the tenure track or clinical (non-tenure) track at the Associate Professor or Professor level consistent with clinical experience and research interest.   The Director will lead the division’s clinical and educational services as well as provide leadership to our growing Pediatric Pulmonary Unit. The Director will benefit from institutional resources and will have the opportunity to expand both the clinical and interdisciplinary research program.



The Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine is committed to providing outstanding clinical care, education for trainees of all levels, and the advancement of knowledge through the pursuit of biomedical research. Clinical services are provided in the outpatient setting and in the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital care units. We are regionally and nationally recognized for our expertise.



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:



Alexander G. Bassuk, MD, PhD (he/him/they)



Professor and Chair | University of Iowa Stead Family Department of Pediatrics



Joel and Jay Stead Chair for Leadership in Children’s Medicine |



University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine



Physician-in-Chief | University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital



alexander-bassuk@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.



 

Education Requirement:

Must hold an MD/DO degree, or equivalent

Required Qualifications:

Board certified or eligible in Pediatrics, or equivalent



Board certified or eligible in Allergy/Immunology and/or Pulmonology



Tenure track candidates must have evidence of scholarly investigation



Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Iowa



Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment

Desirable Qualifications:

5 or more years of experience in an academic health system



Strength in teaching and scholarly pursuits



Ability to develop and implement clinical programs



Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills



Demonstrated history of current and externally funded scholarly activity


Online Application Required Documents


 Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest

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Contact Information


Contact:Jeanie Cromer - jeanie-cromer@uiowa.edu
Cmed-Pediatrics
General Hospital
220 Hawkins Drive
SW164-4 GH
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-384-7204



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. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.

Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs.

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