Division Director of General Pediatrics

Job Title: Division Director of General Pediatrics

Location: Charlottesville, VA

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 #1 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

For more information and to apply, please reach out to provider recruiter, Jennifer Stover, GZN2DA

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspective and lived experience. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.