PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY SECTION CHIEF - ASST, ASSOC, OR PROFESSOR (CHS TRACK)

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Job Summary:

The Department of Radiology, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, is seeking a full-time Radiologist, interested in pursuing an academic career in Pediatric Radiology at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor on the CHS (Clinical Health Sciences) Track. The successful candidate will have leadership experience and an interest in leading the section as the Pediatric Radiology Section Chief.

The pediatric radiology group currently provides clinical coverage of nearly all modalities of pediatric radiology: pediatric radiographs, body US/MR/CT, fetal body MR, neonatal head and spine ultrasound, MSK CT and MR, and standard pediatric fluoroscopic procedures. Most interventional procedures and higher-end neuroradiology imaging currently performed by our Pediatric IR and Neuroradiology divisions. Department teaching assignments include medical students, residents, fellows, and other professionals. Clinical research is expected within CHS track.

The primary work location is the American Family Children's Hospital, a 111-bed pediatric hospital and level 1 trauma center with 64 general care, 21 PICU, and 26 level 4 NICU beds. UW Pediatric Radiology also provides coverage for a 42-bed, level 3 NICU at Meriter Hospital across town, associated with a birthing center. Additional outreach sites for teleradiology only are in Mauston, WI, Fort Atkinson, WI, Richland Center, WI, and Rockford, IL.

The successful candidate will join a world-class institution that encourages, values and supports innovation and translation of our discoveries into clinical practice. We attract scholars and students from around the world. Madison is the state's capitol city with a population of over 254,000, and offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools.

The UW Department of Radiology provides excellence in patient care in an environment that is respectful of others, adaptive to change, accountable for outcomes, and attentive to the needs of underserved populations. We are dedicated to sharing our clinical expertise through regional outreach to the people of Wisconsin and their healthcare providers. We provide an environment for education of our trainees, staff, and healthcare professionals through scholarly conferences and continuing education programs. We improve human health by developing innovative imaging technology through basic and translational research in collaboration with colleagues at UW-Madison and beyond. We support the Wisconsin Idea to improve peoples' lives beyond our walls by collaborating with industry to translate new technology into daily clinical practice. We support the economic development of Wisconsin and the financial well-being of UW Health. We recruit and develop dedicated faculty and health professionals who inspire their co-workers and students towards lifelong learning, research discovery, service to their community and clinical excellence.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
MD or DO

Qualifications:

MD or DO required
Fellowship training in pediatric radiology
Wisconsin Medical License eligible.
Board certified or board eligible in Diagnostic Radiology, Pediatric Radiology subspecialty.
CAQ eligible/certified in Pediatric Radiology.

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Additional Information:

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

For appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Department(s):

A539300-MEDICAL SCHOOL/RADIOLOGY/RADIOLOGY

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 50% - 100%

This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

JUNE 01, 2022

How to Apply:

To ensure full consideration, please apply by February 15, 2022. The position will remain open and applicants may be considered until the position is filled. Applications must be received through our online UW application system. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered.

Interested candidates are required to use the online UW Job Application system to submit the following:
-Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
-A cover letter describing 1) your interest in this position, 2) what you would bring to the Department of Radiology, 3) how the Department could contribute to your career, and 4) how you would contribute to the Department mission to foster an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace.

References will be requested as part of the recruitment process.

Contact:

Melissa Kuester
mkuester@uwhealth.org
414-702-1212
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

Professor (CHS)(IC014) or Associate Professor (CHS)(IC015) or Assistant Professor (CHS)(IC016)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

250567-AS



The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: Jan 14 2022 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: