Description

The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics, Section of Emergency Medicine, in the Biological Sciences Division is searching for full-time faculty members at any rank. Appointees will serve as Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians in our Pediatric Level I Trauma-accredited emergency room at The University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital. In addition, they will develop an academic niche that builds on our faculty expertise in medical education, simulation, quality improvement, health equity and bioethics research, health outcomes, disaster preparedness, child abuse, trauma, or other areas that relate to the mission of the Department of Pediatrics and Comer Children's Hospital. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications.

The University of Chicago cares for many children, adolescents and young adults with cancer and non-malignant blood diseases as part of the CCHA. Care is provided at Comer Children's Hospital, our outpatient clinic in Hyde Park, and at CCHA satellite clinics across the Chicagoland region.  

The University of Chicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medical care since 1927. Located in historic Hyde Park, the primary medical campus includes the Center for Care and Discovery, Comer Children's Hospital, Bernard A. Mitchell Hospital for adult inpatient care, and the Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine (DCAM) totaling more than 550 beds in service and net patient care revenues over $1.4 billion. New ambulatory facilities are located in Orland Park and the South Loop, and the Ingalls Health System has recently integrated into the network.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate 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 Emergency Medicine.

We especially welcome applicants with experience in Level I trauma, medical education, simulation, and health outcomes research.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago‚ Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/158840. Applicants must upload a CV including bibliography and a cover letter. Review of applications ends when the positions are filled.

For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, 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 equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.