Pediatric Nephrologist

Mission or Goal of Unit: The Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University has committed itself to transforming the Pediatric Nephrology Division into a model academic unit devoted to excellence in clinical care, teaching, and clinical, translational, and basic research.

Chief Purpose of this position: We are seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor (non-tenured) clinician who will provide a mix of direct clinical care, clinical administrative and QA/QI activities, didactic and bedside teaching for students, residents and fellows, and pursuit of a plan of academic efforts that may include research or other activities that meet the needs of the unit and the individual. Applicants must be board certified in pediatrics and board certified/eligible in pediatric nephrology. A demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment, or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU, is required.

Position Responsibilities:

Teaching: Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities. Faculty member will provide teaching and mentorship to medical students, Residents, Chief Residents, and Fellows when applicable.

Research: Faculty member will be encouraged to engage in research and be able to participate in clinical, translational, and outcomes research.

Service: Faculty member will serve on departmental or School of Medicine level committees when appropriate, and engage in professional activities through journal review, conference presentations, etc.

Clinical: Faculty member will serve as a Nephrologist for the Department of Pediatrics. Will work weekends and take call as necessary.

Other (for instance administrative duties, etc.): Faculty member will take on administrative duties associated with this role.

Required Qualifications:

• Board certified in pediatrics
• Board certified or board eligible in pediatric nephrology
• Experience with clinical care of patients
• Experience in an academic medical center
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 1.0
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department: Pediatrics / Pediatric Nephrology

Salary: Commensurate

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Robin Songer
Contact Email: robin.songer@vcuhealth.org
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