Academic Physicians, Pediatric Infectious Diseases

PIDS Advocacy Committee - As; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 163,000 - 344,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking full-time faculty in Pediatric Infectious Diseases within the Department of Pediatrics. Primary clinical placement is Comer Children's Hospital, Hyde Park, with duties spanning inpatient care, outpatient services, and medical student mentoring.

Responsibilities include teaching, clinical protocol development, and participation in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives across UChicago Medicine sites.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent required and board certified/board eligible in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
• Illinois medical licensure or eligibility required.
• Full-time faculty appointment at any rank with responsibilities in patient care, education and scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient consultative care for pediatric infectious diseases.
• Deliver outpatient care and participate in clinical teaching.
• Supervise trainees and contribute to scholarly activities and clinical protocols.

Skills

Clinical infectious diseases expertise

Medical education mentoring

Research and scholarship

Education

MD or equivalent

Board certification in Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Illinois medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Academic Physicians, Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Salary Range: Assistant Professor: $163,300- $202,500 per year; Associate Professor: $191,400 - $239,600 per year; Professor: $251,800 - $344,000 per year

The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases seeks full-time faculty members at any rank. As full-time faculty members, the appointees will contribute to patient care, medical education, and scholarship, with responsibilities that include clinical coverage of the inpatient consultation and teaching service, outpatient care, and mentoring of trainees.

Clinical duties include providing consultative inpatient infectious disease care, managing patients with general and complex pediatric infectious diseases, and contributing to the development of clinical protocols. Limited off‑hours and occasional weekend coverage are expected. The appointees will work collaboratively with other sections within the Department and across the University of Chicago Medicine system, which includes multiple inpatient and ambulatory sites. Primary clinical placement will be at Comer Children's Hospital in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, with responsibilities that may extend to other affiliated locations. Other duties include teaching and supervision of trainees and medical students, as well as participation in scholarly activity.

The Section is home to a robust Pediatric Infectious Diseases fellowship program, as well as a Med-Peds Infectious Diseases fellowship, offering additional opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and participation in trainee education and career development. Opportunities are available for involvement in clinical research, clinical trials, quality improvement initiatives, and other academic pursuits.

The appointees will join a vibrant and distinguished community of faculty colleagues and learners across UChicago Medicine, the Biological Sciences Division, the Pritzker School of Medicine, and the University of Chicago and its affiliates. Comer Children's Hospital is a full‑service children's hospital located in the heart of Chicago and serves as the primary site for pediatric care within the University of Chicago Medicine system. The Department of Pediatrics includes more than 130 full‑time faculty members, clinical associates, and postdoctoral researchers and is committed to providing superior, compassionate healthcare while fostering the next generation of leaders in child health.

Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications. These positions are benefits eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in Benefits Guidebook.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have an MD or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, and 3) be Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email [e-mail] with their request.