Track Faculty, Pediatric Genetics, Department of Pediatrics

Position Overview

The University of Virginia Department of Pediatrics and Division of Genetics invite applications for a non‑tenure eligible clinical faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. Our team consists of three geneticists, seven genetic counselors, and two metabolic dieticians. We aim to expand our division with the addition of a fourth geneticist who is also interested in caring for individuals with inborn errors of metabolism.

Staffing general genetic and metabolic clinics in Charlottesville, as well as monthly/bi‑monthly satellite clinics in Winchester, Lynchburg, and Bristol. Shared coverage of the inpatient consultation service is expected. Timely response to the triage of newborn screening cases is also required.

Applicants must be comfortable working closely with a multidisciplinary staff of genetic counselors, dieticians, genetic counseling assistants and administrative assistants.

Position is open to individuals with MD or DO degrees and candidates must be eligible for appointment to the University of Virginia faculty. The incumbent must be board‑certified or eligible in clinical genetics, and will be expected to contribute to clinical service in that subspecialty. Preference is for candidates with biochemical genetics board certification or eligibility. An active research interest is desirable but not required.

The University of Virginia Medical Center and Children’s Hospital are located adjacent to the main university grounds. UVA Health comprises the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, University Physicians Group, and the Medical Center, featuring 735 beds, a Level 1 trauma center, an NCI‑designated comprehensive cancer center, and a Level IV NICU. UVA Children’s Hospital has been recognized as Virginia’s #1 children’s hospital by U.S. News and World Report for four consecutive years and holds national rankings in eight subspecialties.

Charlottesville offers a vibrant community with cultural sophistication and small‑town ambiance, situated just one hundred miles from Washington, DC. It boasts outdoor recreational opportunities, a dynamic culinary scene, and numerous wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States, Charlottesville provides an exceptional quality of life.

• #26 in neonatology
• #28 in pediatric nephrology: kidney care
• #33 in pediatric cardiology and heart surgery
• #43 in pediatric pulmonology
• #43 in pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery
• #46 in pediatric orthopedics
• #48 in pediatric neurology and neurosurgery
• #49 in pediatric diabetes and endocrinology

Please complete your application online  and attach the following documents:

• Cover letter
• CV/resume
• The names, titles and contact information, including email, for three references

For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Paul Kruszka  questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington at fak3ph.

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Newly announced October 2024: UVA Health Children’s is the No. 1 children’s hospital in Virginia for the fourth consecutive year as ranked by U.S. News and World Report.