Associate Professor - College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

University of Tennessee • Memphis, TN

4d • Onsite

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 serve as Chief of the Division of Developmental Pediatrics. This is a non-tenure faculty position with academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with experience and credentials. The role leads an established division and supports educational, clinical, research, and community outreach activities across several settings.

Developmental Pediatrics faculty members serve at both UT Health Sciences and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, with many holding additional affiliations across departments, colleges, and institutions. The primary clinical base is Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Downtown and East Memphis, with satellite locations in Jackson, Tennessee, and Tupelo, Mississippi. Interdisciplinary faculty also have a UT Health Sciences clinical base within the Department of Pediatrics’ Center on Developmental Disabilities and Center of Excellence for Children in State Custody.

The position includes direct and supervisory clinical care, education and training of medical students, pediatric residents, fellows, and LEND interdisciplinary graduate-level training students, community outreach and advocacy, and scholarly activity including research. The role also participates in department and division teaching conferences.

Requirements

• M.D. or equivalent degree.
• Board certification in Pediatrics and Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics.
• Must be able to obtain a State of Tennessee medical license.
• Board-certified or board-eligible Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Division of Developmental Pediatrics.
• Provide direct and supervisory clinical services at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital locations and UT Health Sciences’ Center on Developmental Disabilities.
• Educate medical students, pediatric residents, and fellows.
• Participate in interdisciplinary training opportunities for students in the LEND interdisciplinary graduate-level training program.
• Participate in community outreach and advocacy efforts.
• Contribute to scholarly activity, including research, with input from faculty members.
• Participate in department and division teaching conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree