Pediatric Pulmonologist (M60189) - Virginia Commonwealth University

Mission or Goal of Unit:

Children’s Hospital ofRichmond of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System has committeditself to transforming the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicineinto a model academic unit devoted to excellence in clinical care, teaching,and clinical, translational, and basic research.

Chief Purpose of this position:

The Division of Pediatric Pulmonary and SleepMedicine at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU is seeking an individualat the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank to join our team. Responsibilitieswill include mentored development of an academic career in pediatric pulmonarymedicine, with an emphasis on excellence in clinical care and teaching withopportunities for research provided to candidates as indicated.  

Position Responsibilities: 

Clinical: Faculty member will provide clinical care inpediatric pulmonary and/or sleep medicine, both in the outpatient and inpatientsetting.  Will work weekends and takecall as necessary.

Teaching: Faculty member will have teaching responsibilitiesin the area of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine. Faculty member willprovide teaching and mentorship to Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows. 

Research: Research aspirations areencouraged but not required; support for these activities will depend uponprior accomplishments and potential. 

Service: Faculty member will serve on departmental orSchool of Medicine committees when appropriate, as well in a professionalcapacity in their field, e.g.: reviewer, conference organizer, etc.

Required Qualifications: 

• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Pulmonology
• Experience with clinical care of patients ages birth to 21
• Experience with education of housestaff, medical students, and others
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Training and Board Certification in Sleep Medicine
• Previous experience in an academic medical center
• Research focus and/or external funding
• Demonstrated excellent teaching skills 

Position Type: MCVP
Full time equivalent: 1.0
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:

Salary: Commensurate

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