About the Job
Faculty Physician - Pediatric Gastroenterology – Academic Track, Clinical Scholarship
The Department of Pediatrics and The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota is seeking a board certified/eligible Pediatric Gastroenterologist at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank on an academic track to join the Pediatric Gastroenterology team.
A candidate with an interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease is desired but not required.
The team comprises seven Pediatric Gastroenterology physicians and three Pediatric Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioners.
Position Highlights:
● This position will include clinical duties working in the MHealth Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital and Clinics.
● Additional responsibilities will include participation in the instructing of medical students, residents, and fellows, clinical practice through MPhysicians, and participation in service activities on behalf of the department, the medical school, and your profession.
● The successful candidate will participate in research projects and other academic/scholarly activities either as a collaborator or independent researcher and participate in faculty development activities tailored to the candidate’s career interests and goals.
● This is a full-time (1.0 FTE).
● Faculty will be active in their national organizations and cultivate an academic environment for medical students, residents and faculty.
Qualifications
● Graduate of an accredited Pediatric residency and three years fellowship-training program in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.
● Board eligible/certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
● Licensed or ability to acquire medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.
About the Department
The mission of the Department of Pediatrics is to generate new knowledge through research, to apply this new knowledge to the highest quality health care for the prevention and treatment of illness in children, and to provide the best possible education of the next generation of medical students, physicians, and other health professionals in childhood disease prevention, treatment, research, and advocacy. Through this mission the Department seeks to improve the lives of children in our community, nation, and the world.
About the Division:
The Division plays a leading and integral role in providing full spectrum of care in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition. We are an active member of Improve Care Now (ICN) and our research portfolio consists of clinical research in the gastrointestinal complications of cystic fibrosis, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, nutrition, chronic pancreatitis, and medical education. The Division is home to a nationally recognized program in pediatric pancreatology and total pancreatectomy, pancreatic islet autotransplantation and has a robust liver transplant program. In addition, 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.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $199,000-$306,500 depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 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