Advertising Summary: Join CHoR’s Pediatric Endocrinology
team: deliver exceptional care, teach future clinicians, and grow
your academic career.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Pediatrics
Mission or Goal of Unit: The Division of Pediatric
Endocrinology and Metabolism at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond
(CHoR) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is recruiting a
pediatric endocrinologist at the Assistant or Associate professor
level. The Division manages the Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes
and Metabolism, the region’s most comprehensive program for
children with diabetes and other endocrine disorders, as well as
the Healthy Lifestyles Center, the region’s most comprehensive
pediatric obesity treatment and research center. The division
offers outstanding, evidence-based medical care, medical nutrition
therapy, psychological support, education, and support groups.
Division faculty have a robust research portfolio, which includes
both extramurally-funded research and industry sponsored clinical
trials, making the division a leader in advancing obesity and
diabetes-related research. The Division supports an accredited
Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism Fellowship Program and an
Obesity Medicine Fellowship program, a robust clinical service, and
a multidisciplinary research program focused on childhood obesity,
diabetes, and endocrine disorders. The unit is committed to
excellence in patient care, education, research, and community
service while fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. The
successful candidate must be Board Certified in pediatric
endocrinology, and eligible for appointment at Assistant or
Associate professor level.
Chief Purpose of this Position in Support of Above Mission or
Goal: To provide expert clinical care in Pediatric
Endocrinology, contribute to the education and mentorship of
learners, participate in scholarly and research activities, and
support departmental, institutional, and professional service
initiatives. The faculty member will help advance the Division’s
mission of excellence in clinical care, education, research, and
community engagement.
Responsibilities:
Clinical
- Provide comprehensive, evidence-based clinical care as a
Pediatric Endocrinologist within the Center for Endocrinology,
Diabetes and Metabolism and Children’s Hospital of Richmond at
VCU
Deliver inpatient and outpatient endocrine services for
children and adolescents
Participate in after-hours, weekend, and call coverage as
appropriate
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including dietitians,
diabetes educators, nurse navigators, social workers,
psychologists, and other specialists
Teaching
- Provide teaching and mentorship to medical students, residents,
chief residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers
- Support the Division's fellowship training programs in
Pediatric Endocrinology and Obesity Medicine
- Participate in formal and informal educational activities
within the Department of Pediatrics
- Foster a positive learning environment
- Support the Division's fellowship training programs in
Pediatric Endocrinology and Obesity Medicine
Research and Scholarship
- Participate in clinical, translational, and/or outcomes
research
- Demonstrate working knowledge of basic research
methodologies
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams focused on
childhood obesity, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and endocrine
disorders
- Contribute to scholarly activity including abstracts,
manuscripts, presentations, and clinical trials
Service and Professional Contributions
- Serve on departmental, School of Medicine, or university
committees as appropriate
- Participate in professional activities such as journal review,
conference presentations, professional organizations, and community
outreach
Other (for instance administrative duties, etc.)
- Participate in faculty development and academic activities
- Contribute to division, departmental, and institutional
strategic initiatives
- Promote belonging within the workplace and academic
environment
- Support growth and advancement of the Division’s clinical,
educational, and research programs
- Perform other duties as assigned by departmental and divisional
leadership
Minimum Qualifications:
- M.D., D.O., or equivalent medical degree
- Completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency Program
- Completion of an accredited Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship
Program
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric
Endocrinology
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of
Virginia
- Active Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure
- Credentialing at VCUH is required
- Experience in the clinical care of pediatric endocrine
patients
- Demonstrated teaching ability and commitment to medical
education
- Working knowledge of basic research methods and ability to
participate in clinical, translational, and/or outcomes
research
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaborative
skills
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare
teams
- Commitment to patient-centered care, academic medicine, and
professional service
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of
respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,
staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a
commitment to do so as a faculty member.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior academic faculty experience
- Experience supervising and mentoring residents, fellows, and
medical students
- Experience participating in clinical trials and funded research
programs
- Record of scholarly activity including publications,
presentations, or grant participation
- Experience in multidisciplinary diabetes and obesity management
programs
- Demonstrated leadership experience within academic medicine or
professional organizations
- Experience working within a children's hospital or academic
medical center setting
- Interest in advancing fellowship training programs and
expanding research initiatives
Salary Range: Commensurate
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
ORP Eligible: No
Restricted: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Other
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Jewel
Jefferson
Contact Email: jewel.jefferson@vcuhealth.org