The University of Chicago: Biological Sciences Division: Department of Pediatrics

Location Chicago, IL

Description

The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics, Section of Allergy/Immunology, is searching for a full-time faculty member at any rank. The appointee will serve as a Pediatric and Adult Allergy/Immunology physician who will lead our Primary Immunodeficiency Program and focus on the clinical activity of both children and adults in ambulatory locations affiliated with the University of Chicago Medical Center, Comer Children's Hospital, and our partnership with Advocate Children's Hospital. In addition, they will develop an academic niche that builds on our faculty expertise in basic and translational immunology, host defense, novel therapies or other areas that relate to the mission of the Department of Pediatrics. The appointee will be collaborative physician leader positioned to succeed in a busy, dynamic environment and advance the clinical, educational and scholarly goals of the Section of Allergy & Immunology. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students. We especially welcome applicants with experience as a clinical educator and/or conducting research in the field of Allergy/Immunology. Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications.

The University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital is a 165-bed facility with state-of-the-art technology and amenities that offers world-class medical care to children from around the Chicagoland area and across the globe.  The University of Chicago Department of Pediatrics has recently formed the Advocate NorthShore Pediatric Partnership for Hematology/Oncology and Cardiology service lines. Together, this partnership cares for approximately one million children across three states. The successful applicant will work with members of the Hematology/Oncology service line to manage the significant immunodeficiency population across the combined partnership enterprise. 

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, and 3) have completed an ACGME-accredited Allergy/Immunology training program and be Board certified or eligible in Allergy/Immunology. 

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/69943. Applicants must upload: CV including bibliography, cover letter. Review of applications ends when the position is filled.

For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp .