Open Rank Professor - Division of Pediatric Rheumatology

University of Tennessee • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

The University of Tennessee Health Sciences seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track Open Rank clinical-educator or clinical-scientist for the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology. The position contributes to the Division’s clinical, educational, and research mission and involves outpatient and inpatient care. Academic rank at appointment will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and credentials.

The role includes providing direct clinical and clinical administrative rheumatology services; teaching and supervising students and professional trainees in Pediatrics and other professions within an interdisciplinary graduate-level training program; and participating in scholarly activity, including research. The Department supports university, hospital, and community leadership and advocacy roles. If the candidate pursues research, successful funding may allow increased research time and protected effort for related academic activities. Other academic duties include participating in department and division teaching conferences and serving on hospital and university committees as directed by the Chair of Pediatrics or Division Chief of Rheumatology.

Requirements

• MBBS, MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Tennessee as a Physician, Health Service Provider.
• Board certification by the American Board of Pediatrics within three years.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical and clinical administrative rheumatology services.
• Train students and professional trainees in Pediatrics and other professions in an interdisciplinary graduate-level training program.
• Supervise students and trainees in Pediatric Rheumatology programs.
• Contribute to scholarly activity, including research, as pursued.
• Participate in department and division teaching conferences.
• Serve on hospital and university committees as directed by the Chair of Pediatrics or Division Chief of Rheumatology.
• Contribute to university, hospital, and community leadership and advocacy roles.

What This Job Offers

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