Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Clinician Educator)-CHLA

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 95,904 - 325,712; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research university in California seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Clinician Educator) in the Department of Pediatrics. The successful candidate will focus on pediatric infectious diseases, providing both inpatient and outpatient care at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Applicants must possess an M.D. or D.O., be board certified or eligible in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, and hold a California Medical License. A competitive salary and opportunities for research collaboration are available.

Qualifications

• Must have an M.D. or D.O. degree.
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
• A current California Medical License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient pediatric infectious diseases care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Engage in research activities.

Skills

Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Collaboration

Research

Education

M.D. or D.O.

Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Infectious Diseases

California Medical License

Job description

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world‑class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

The Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of the University of Southern California (USC) and Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) in the Department of Pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases are actively seeking a full‑time faculty member for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Clinician Educator).

The Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital Los Angeles is comprised of 8 physician faculty and three nurse practitioners. CHLA has an active Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) headed by a physician within our division, staffed by two ASP pharmacists. Another ID physician is the medical director for the CHLA Infection Prevention Committee (IPC). This position involves inpatient and outpatient pediatric infectious diseases care at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and research are available. An M.D. or D.O. is required. Must be board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Infectious Diseases. A California Medical License is required.

The annual base salary range for this position is $95,904–$325,712. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

If interested, please apply using the link above. For further inquiries, please contact:

Sindhu Mohandas, MD

[e-mail]

Academic appointment through USC Keck School of Medicine is available at a level appropriate to training and experience. USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. CHLA and USC greatly values diversity and is committed to building a vibrant and culturally diverse community of faculty that best reflects the patients and families that we serve. Individuals from underrepresented groups in medicine are especially encouraged to apply.

Job ID REQ20156814

Posted Date 07/25/2025

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