Open Rank/Open Track Faculty- Pediatric Infectious Diseases

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks an MD or equivalent Physician with subspecialty training in pediatric infectious diseases to join our Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. The successful candidate will be expected to be board-certified or board-eligible with a commitment to the clinical care of children with infectious diseases. Rank, tenure status and compensation (including a generous fringe benefits package) are dependent upon qualifications. This position will include opportunities to establish a research program, and be involved in antimicrobial stewardship, Infection Prevention and Control and/ or Transplant ID.

The University of Virginia and affiliated UVA Health form the premier medical research institution in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our UVA Children’s Hospital was recently named the Number 1 children’s hospital in Virginia 2021-2022 by the U.S. News & World Report. The appointee will join an outstanding division comprised of both internationally-renowned experts in molecular microbiology research and dedicated clinicians. The faculty member will be welcomed into the highly collaborative environment of the University of Virginia and have ready access to a number of research-oriented schools and centers across grounds provide a rich platform for shared discovery.

Priority application review will begin June 25, 2023, but the position will remain open until filled.

TO APPLY:

Please apply through Workday at the following URL, https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs , and search for requisition # R0048749.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile and search “Find Jobs,” and search for requisition # R0048749.

Complete an application online and attach the following documents:

· Cover letter

· CV/resume

· Statement addressing efforts and commitment to community diversity, equity and inclusion

· Three (3) Letters of recommendation

 Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

The successful candidate will pass a criminal background check and pre-employment health and drug screening. 

For additional information about the position, please contact Erika Hernandez-Sanchez via email at [email protected]. For further information regarding the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, Academic Recruiter via email at [email protected].

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Physical demands: This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.