Faculty Physician for Division Director - Associate or Professor Academic Track

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 174,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota seeks a Faculty Physician for Division Director in Pediatrics, focusing on clinical care, research, and teaching. The role includes leadership of the Rare Disease Center of Excellence, requiring strong qualifications in genetics and proven leadership skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible by ABMGG, ABIM, or ABP.
• Licensed or eligible for medical license and DEA in Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Up to 60% clinical care for children and adults.
• Develop Pediatric Genetics Division into a hub of genetic research.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Planning

Education

ACGME Pediatric Residency

Pediatric-Medical Genetic Fellowship

Job description

Faculty Physician for Division Director - Associate or Professor Academic Track

The University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics seeks a MD/DO Physician, board certified or eligible in Pediatrics and Medical Genetics and Genomics, at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to join the Department of Pediatrics: Division of Pediatric Genetics & Metabolism. This opportunity includes the role of Division Director and potential leadership of the Rare Disease Center of Excellence if interests, experience, and training align.

Position Highlights:

1. Responsibilities will include up to 60% clinical care for children and adults. Additional responsibilities (30%) will involve developing the Pediatric Genetics Division into a hub of genetic and genomic research, engaging in interdisciplinary clinical and research activities, and teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
2. Director of the Rare Disease Center of Excellence with oversight of clinical operations and research initiatives.
3. The successful candidate should have an established research program in molecular and/or cellular basis of rare diseases, and in developing diagnostic and therapeutic approaches or applying genomic technologies.
4. Work to build partnerships between pediatric and adult medicine for lifelong care of individuals with genetic disorders.
5. Join a team of 6 geneticists and 1 Pediatric APP in the Pediatric Genetics & Metabolism Division.
6. Collaborate with 10 Genetic Counselors and work with the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory and a large Maternal-Fetal Medicine program.
7. Provide care for a diverse patient population across Minnesota and the region, including many with acute disorders. We are the largest Genetics service in the state and region.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Pediatric residency and Pediatric-Medical Genetic fellowship. Alternatively, Internal Medicine residency and Medical Genetics fellowship with pediatric care experience.
• Board-certified or eligible by ABMGG, ABIM, or ABP.
• Licensed or eligible for medical license and DEA in Minnesota.
• Ability to obtain U.S. work authorization and maintain legal status under VISA requirements.
• Proven success in strategic planning, research leadership, and applying management principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster collaborative relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous medical leadership experience.
• Leadership in rare disease programs.

About the Department

The Department of Pediatrics has over 380 faculty, ranks top 10 nationally in NIH funding, and cares for children at the Masonic Children’s Hospital.

The Division of Pediatric Genetics and Metabolism offers high-quality care, scientific collaboration, and interdisciplinary efforts. It recently established a National Organization of Rare Disorders-recognized Rare Disease Center of Excellence.

Opportunities for collaboration include the Gene Therapy Center, Institute for Personalized Medicine, and others. The division aims to be nationally renowned in research, teaching, and service, with a strong faculty committed to research, collaboration, education, and patient care.

Pay and Benefits

Range: $174,000+, depending on qualifications and experience.

The university offers comprehensive benefits, including wages, holidays, health plans, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and more.

Applications are submitted online. For accommodations, contact [e-mail] or call (612) 624-UOHR.

Diversity

The university values diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunity regardless of background.

Employment Requirements

Employment contingent on background check. Criminal history does not automatically disqualify applicants.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, is a major public research university offering diverse opportunities, located in a vibrant metropolitan area with extensive partnerships.