Division Chief of Pediatric Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine Physician Scientist

Job Duties:

[The Division of Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine][1] within the [Department of Pediatrics][2] at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) is seeking an academic Pediatric Pulmonologist or Pediatric Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine Physician to assume the role of Division Chief of Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine. This is an opportunity for a full-time Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor. We seek a leader with enthusiasm for academic medicine who will encourage, inspire, and empower division members. The Division Chief provides strategic and operational leadership; oversees divisional faculty and staff; spearheads the expansion of clinical, education, and research programs; and guides faculty professional development. A physician scientist with an active research program is ideal, but strong leadership skills are the most important quality. This is an opportunity to teach and mentor medical students, residents, and other trainees, thereby shaping the next generation of medical professionals. Opportunities exist for clinical research in the candidate's area/s of interest. The candidate will lead dedicated disease-specific research staff and have access to substantial programmatic research funds.

• This position is full-time, 100%
• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
• Contact with vulnerable populations that are non-minors (does not pertain to physicians/providers who work with minors): This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
• Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles: Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
• This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with JR10001766: please note that only one vacancy exists.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must be an experienced academic physician with demonstrated excellence in research, education, service, and/or clinical care. Must possess a record of scholarly achievements, outstanding leadership skills, professionalism, and ability to develop interdisciplinary, collaborative programs.
• Board certification or board eligibility in American Board of Pediatrics in Pediatric Pulmonology and/or Sleep Medicine is required by the appointment start date.
• Completion of an ACGME-approved pediatric residency program is required.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Pulmonology and/or Pediatric Sleep Medicine is required.
• The candidate is required to have a Wisconsin medical license by the appointment start date.
• Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges by the appointment start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on the Tenure Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the Tenure Track.

Education:

MD, DO, or equivalent is required

[1]: https://www.pediatrics.wisc.edu/divisions/pulmonology-sleep-medicine/ [2]: https://www.pediatrics.wisc.edu/

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