Job Summary:
The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is recruiting a Pediatric Transplant Hepatologist Physician Scientist to join our team. We are looking for candidates interested in pursuing a tenure track academic career in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology, with proven clinical excellence and academic contributions as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience.
The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition is a team-oriented group that has a strong pediatric liver transplant program. Our multidisciplinary pediatric liver transplant team consists of a pediatric transplant hepatologist, a pediatric hepatology nurse practitioner, transplant surgeons, a pediatric interventional radiologist, a pediatric dietician, a pediatric social worker (dedicated to solid organ transplant), a pediatric behavioral psychologist, transplant coordinators, pediatric liver transplant anesthesia, and infectious disease experts. Our pediatric hepatology team offers care through specialized liver transplant and pediatric hepatology outpatient clinics at the freestanding American Family Children's Hospital and pediatric hepatology outreach is provided to areas within Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Our pediatric liver transplant program is an active registry site for SPLIT with support from the UW Health Transplant Center. We also have Pediatric FibroScan at the American Family Children's Hospital.
The Department of Pediatrics is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 200 faculty members in 16 subspecialty divisions. The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. Our faculty enjoy a robust infrastructure of services as well as the opportunity to contribute to our world-class research portfolio - since 2015, the Department of Pediatrics has ranked among the Top 20 pediatrics departments receiving NIH funding, according to Blue Ridge Institutes for Medical Research.
A competitive salary and benefits package is provided.
Responsibilities:
This position involves clinical care, research, and teaching.
The successful candidate would be involved in pediatric GI research. The candidate would have protected time for developing independent, extramurally funded research programs.
- 60-75% Scholarly activities including research or developing educational materials and developing or expanding clinical programs and teaching.
- 20-35% Provide clinical care to Pediatric liver transplant and pediatric liver and GI patients.
- 5% Teach to a variety of learners, including medical students, residents, and fellows. Teaching can occur within the classroom, small groups, and lectures, as well as in the delivery of clinical care.
Participate in professional, public, and university service appropriate to the rank, and in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
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.
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Education:
Required
Terminal Degree
MD, DO, or equivalent is required, by start date.
Qualifications:
- Completion of an ACGME-approved pediatric residency program is required, by start date.
- Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatric Transplant Hepatology is required, by start date.
- Interest in academic medicine involving teaching to a variety of learners is essential.
- Experience in an academic medical setting is preferred.
License/Certification:
Required
ABP - American Board of Pediatrics
Board eligibility/certification in Pediatric Cardiology through the American Board of Pediatrics is required, by start date.
Required
MD - Physician - State Licensure
Candidate is required to have or be eligible for a Wisconsin medical licensure, by start date.
Required
Billable Provider/Hospital Privileges
Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by start date.
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 50% - 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:
JULY 01, 2025
Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Additional Information:
The Community:
Located on an isthmus between two lakes, Madison is the capital city of the state of Wisconsin. Madison has been voted the #1 Best City to Live in the USA (Livability, 2022), the Best Mid-Size Town (Midwest Living, 2023), #1 Most Neighborly City (NeighborBlog, 2023), #1 Best Place in the US for Raising Children (DiversityDataKids.com, 2020), #2 Best City for Work/Life Balance & Mental Health (CoworkingCafe, 2023), #2 Best City for Bikes (People for Bikes, 2020), #3 Happiest Cities in America (WalletHub, 2023), #5 Best State to Practice Medicine (Physicians Thrive, 2023), #6 Fittest City in the US (ACSM American Fitness Index, 2023), #8 Greenest City in the US (EcoCation, 2024), #9 Best Metro Area for STEM Professionals (WalletHub, 2024), and one of the 10 best college towns in America (The Points Guy, 2022).
Madison's technology economy is growing rapidly, and the region is home to the headquarters of Epic Systems, Exact Sciences, and Promega, as well as many biotech, health care IT, and health systems startups. Other large employers headquartered in the area include Sub-Zero Wolf, Lands' End, American Family Insurance, TruStage, Trek Bicycles, and Duluth Trading Company.
The city of Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Madison acknowledge that they occupy ancestral Ho-Chunk land. The School of Medicine and Public Health recognizes the health inequities faced by Native communities and pledges to learn more and take action across all of its missions.
Madison is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 260,000 and a regional population of over 1 million. The city is within easy driving distance of Chicago and Milwaukee. Madison is home to one of the strongest local food scenes in the country. From April to October, the Capitol Square hosts the largest producer-only farmers' market in the country. The city is rich with cultural offerings in the arts.
The city has a dedicated athletics fan base that largely centers around the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition, Madison is home to a professional soccer team, Forward Madison FC, and a professional ultimate frisbee team, the Madison Radicals. The Madison Mallards is a collegiate wood-bat summer baseball league team, and the Madison Night Mares is a summer collegiate softball team. Marquee endurance sports and specialty sporting events include Ironman, Madison Marathon, and many national and international championship competitions.
Other:
Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
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 then every four years.
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.
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply:
The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 28, 2024, however, this position will remain open, and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered as a candidate. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button and use the online UW Job Application system to submit the following:
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A cover letter briefly describing:
1. Your interest in this position
2. Your qualifications and experience in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology
Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/
Contact:
Leigh Fredericks
leigh.fredericks@wisc.edu
608-263-7735
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PEDIATRICS/GASTRO
Employment Class:
Faculty
Job Number:
308760-FA
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University of Wisconsin Madison
Dec 21, 2024