Open Rank/Open Track Faculty, Pediatric Genetics, Department of

Open Rank/Open Track Faculty, Pediatric Genetics, Department of Pediatrics

The University of Virginia Department of Pediatrics and Division of Genetics invite applications for a non-tenure eligible clinical faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. Our team consists of three geneticists, seven genetic counselors, and two metabolic dieticians. We aim to expand our division with the addition of a fourth geneticist who is also interested in caring for individuals with inborn errors of metabolism. Responsibilities include staffing general genetic and metabolic clinics in Charlottesville, as well as monthly/bi-monthly satellite clinics in Winchester, Lynchburg, and Bristol. Shared coverage of the inpatient consultation service is expected. Timely response to the triage of newborn screening cases is also required. Applicants must be comfortable working closely with a multidisciplinary staff of genetic counselors, dieticians, genetic counseling assistants, and administrative assistants. Preference is for candidates with biochemical genetics board certification or eligibility. An active research interest is desirable but not required.

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 for the fourth consecutive year by the U.S. News & World Report. The appointee will join an outstanding division comprised of both dedicated clinicians and internationally-renowned experts in genetic and clinical research. 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. UVA Health is a world-class academic medical center and health system with a Level I trauma center, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, a Level IV NICU, and a comprehensive stroke center. Its footprint encompasses 4 hospitals and 2 physician groups with an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Albemarle, Nelson and Augusta counties, Culpeper, and Northern Virginia. Through its teaching and research, UVA Health continues to innovate and advance medicine while providing high-quality care.

Founded in 1819 as just the 10th medical school in the United States of America, the University of Virginia School of Medicine (UVA School of Medicine) with its 21 clinical departments, 8 research departments, and 6 research centers consistently attracts some of the nation's most prominent researchers to develop breakthrough treatments that benefit patients around the world. These research efforts are backed by more than $230 million in grant funding. UVA Health is an academic health system that strives to provide excellence, innovation, and exceptional quality to the care of patients, the training of health professionals, and the creation and sharing of knowledge. UVA Health is an expansive network comprised of the UVA Medical Center, UVA Community Hospitals, UVA Community Medical Group, UVA School of Nursing, UVA School of Medicine (SOM), University of Virginia Physicians Group, Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, and other strategic partnerships and alliances.

Qualifications: The position is open to individuals with M.D. or D.O. degrees and candidates must be eligible for appointment to the University of Virginia faculty. The incumbent must be board-certified in clinical genetics, and will be expected to contribute to clinical service in that subspecialty. Preference is for candidates with biochemical genetics board certification or eligibility. An active research interest is desirable but not required.

Application Instructions: Please complete your application online and attach the following documents: Cover letter CV/resume The names, titles, and contact information, including email, for three references For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Ann Kellams at . For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington at .

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