Associate Professor - College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
About The Position
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, is seeking a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician to lead the Division of Developmental Pediatrics as Chief. This is a non-tenure faculty position at the academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with experience and credentials. The role supports educational, clinical, research, and community outreach activities in an established division. Faculty serve at UT Health Sciences and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, with the primary clinical base at Le Bonheur locations in Downtown and East Memphis and satellite locations in Jackson, Tennessee, and Tupelo, Mississippi. Faculty also have clinical affiliations with the Center on Developmental Disabilities and the Center of Excellence for Children in State Custody. The position includes direct and supervisory clinical care, education and training for medical students, pediatric residents, fellows, and LEND program participants, community outreach and advocacy, and scholarly activity including research. The Chief also participates in department and division teaching conferences.
Requirements
- M.D. or equivalent degree.
- Board certification in Pediatrics and Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics.
- Ability to obtain a State of Tennessee medical license.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and supervisory clinical services at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital locations and UT Health Sciences’ Developmental Disabilities programs.
- Educate medical students, pediatric residents, and fellows.
- Participate in interdisciplinary training opportunities for students in the LEND graduate-level training program.
- Support community outreach and advocacy efforts.
- Contribute to scholarly activity, including research, with input from faculty members.
- Participate in department and division teaching conferences.
- Lead the Division of Developmental Pediatrics as Chief.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
