Division Director of General Pediatrics

Institution: University of Virginia: UVA Provost's Office: School of Medicine: Pediatrics: General Pediatrics

Position Overview:

• Rank: Associate or Full Professor
• Type: Full-time, tenure-eligible based on candidate credentials
• Focus: Leadership in clinical service, education, research, and administrative activities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate all clinical, academic, and research activities of the Division
• Develop and implement the vision and goals for the Division in alignment with the Department of Pediatrics and UVA Health Children's strategic plans
• Oversee divisional faculty, providing professional and personal development opportunities
• Ensure high-quality innovative training for trainees at all levels
• Support and enhance research activities within the Division
• Model a culture of inquiry, quality improvement, scholarly excellence, and innovation
• Participate actively in clinical service and community outreach

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active research program
• Established academic generalist with strong leadership skills

Required Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O. degree
• Eligible for appointment to the University of Virginia faculty
• Completed an accredited training program in Pediatric General Medicine
• Board certified or eligible in Pediatrics

Division Highlights:

• Faculty expertise in SIDS research, Breastfeeding Medicine, Quality Improvement, and Medical Education
• Engaged in research to understand and innovate solutions for pediatric care
• Nationally recognized experts and diverse clinical and translational research opportunities

Institution Highlights:

• UVA Health: World-class academic medical center and health system
• Level 1 trauma center, NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, Level IV NICU, and Comprehensive Stroke Center
• UVA Children's Hospital: Ranked in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report
• Comprehensive network of hospitals and clinics throughout Virginia
• Strong tradition of discovery and innovation in medical research and education
• Over $230 million in annual grant funding

Clinical Care:

• Provides exemplary care to patients across Virginia and surrounding regions
• 696-bed Magnet recognized University Hospital with multiple specialized centers and clinics
• National accolades for outstanding clinical service in various disciplines

Recent Accolades:

• UVA Health Children's ranked as the top children's hospital in Virginia for the third consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report
• Highly ranked in multiple pediatric specialties including neonatology, gastroenterology, nephrology, diabetes, endocrinology, orthopaedics, cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, and urology

Research:

• Active and vibrant clinical research enterprise
• Accredited human subjects institutional review board (IRB)
• Extensive clinical trials infrastructure and support

Education:

• Prepares future medical leaders in clinical care, research, and education
• Emphasis on integrity and respect for both patients and physicians

Diversity and Inclusion:

• Committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment
• Ongoing efforts to educate on and manage discriminatory behavior
• National recognition for increasing diversity among trainees and faculty