Faculty Physician - Pediatric Gastroenterology - Academic Track, Clinical Scholarship

About the Job

The Department of Pediatrics and The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota is seeking a board certified/eligible pediatric hepatologist at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. The selected candidate will join six other full-time faculty and two nurse practitioners in a thriving academic pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition practice that cares for patients with diverse and fascinating problems.

Our program covers the full spectrum of care in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition.

The successful candidate will:

• Participate in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows
• Participate in research projects and other academic/scholarly activities tailored to their career interests and goals
• Participate in service activities on behalf of the department, medical school, and their profession

Essential Qualifications:

• Board certified/board eligible pediatric hepatologist. Advanced Training in hepatology including clinical experience in hepatology and/or transplant hepatology

The Division plays a leading and integral role in hepatology and liver transplantation, hosting one of the longest standing pediatric liver transplant programs in the United States. The Division is home to a nationally-recognized program in pediatric pancreatology and total pancreatectomy, pancreatic islet autotransplantation. We have ongoing clinical research projects in gastrointestinal disease in cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis and inflammatory bowel disease, sarcopenia and autoimmune hepatitis.

Our division participates in the Rare Disease program at the University of Minnesota, recently recognized as a Center of Excellence by the National Organization of Rare Diseases. The Division continues to maintain highest ambitions for excellence in all three of its major missions: patient services, teaching, and research.

Please contact Dr. Sarah Jane Schwarzenberg, Division Director, with questions: schwa
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Pay Range: $199,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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This position will remain open until filled.

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