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

Commonwealth of VA Careers, Charlottesville, VA, United States


Overview

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 includes three geneticists, seven genetic counselors, and two metabolic dietitians. We seek to add a fourth geneticist who is interested in caring for individuals with inborn errors of metabolism.
Responsibilities

Staff general genetic and metabolic clinics in Charlottesville.
Provide monthly/bi-monthly satellite clinics in Winchester, Lynchburg, and Bristol.
Share coverage of the inpatient consultation service.
Respond in a timely manner to triage of newborn screening cases.
Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary staff of genetic counselors, dietitians, genetic counseling assistants, and administrative assistants.
Qualifications

Open to individuals with MD or DO degrees; eligible for appointment to the University of Virginia faculty.
Board-certified or eligible in clinical genetics; expected to contribute to clinical service in that subspecialty.
Preference for candidates with genetics board certification or eligibility.
An active research interest is desirable but not required.
Application Instructions

Please complete your application online at the provided link 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. Paul Kruszka at pk3e@uvahealth.org. For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington at fak3ph@virginia.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu.

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