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Position Information
Position/Rank: Academic Pediatric Endocrinologist / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Department: 00853 - Pediatric Endocrinology
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin: FY2022 or later
This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant and collegial academic environment. The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Pediatric Endocrinologist. This full-time academic physician will join a clinical team currently consisting of 7 physicians, 3 advanced practice clinicians, and 2 pediatric endocrine fellows. This position will provide medical management to children with diabetes and other endocrine-related diagnoses on both an inpatient and outpatient basis, and will participate in the education of pediatric and internal medicine fellows and residents. This is primarily a clinical position with teaching responsibilities, but there will also be an opportunity for research activities as well. Current academic research interests include the genetics of type 1 diabetes, prevention or delaying onset of type 1 diabetes, and puberty and diabetes population management.
The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology is a collegial and growing Division that provides specialty care for children with pediatric endocrine conditions including metabolic disorders, bone density/DXA scans, Turner syndrome, Prader Willi syndrome, disorders of sexual development, gender management and support, accredited CF center for diabetes related cystic fibrosis, and an ADA recognized diabetes clinic and education program for type 1 diabetes. Outpatient clinical activities are based in Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services with regular outreach clinics held in Riverton, St George, Logan, and Layton, Utah. All faculty are expected to participate in outreach clinics. Inpatient clinical activities are carried out at Primary Children’s Hospital (PCH) and the University of Utah Hospital. In addition, we provide regular call coverage for the Alaska Native Medical Center.
Qualified candidates must be Board Qualified/Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Endocrine Medicine. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Department and University offers a competitive salary and an unmatched benefits program, including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately. The Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program designed to help faculty succeed in translational or basic research.
Salt Lake City offers an incredible quality of life with a growing economy, rich cultural scene with ballet, theatre, symphony, opera and museums, outstanding restaurants, and a moderate cost of living. The city is a well-known ski destination and a gateway to the state’s renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a day’s drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, a picturesque Lake Powell, and numerous other outdoor activities.
Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/122758. Cover letter and curriculum vitae will be required. For additional information about the position, please contact: Vandana Raman, M.D., Division Chief, at vana.raman@hsc.utah.edu.
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EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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Notice
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Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date: 09/21/2021
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Requisition Number: PRN02755F
Type: Faculty
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics?
- * Are you board certified in Pediatric Endocrinology?
- * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
- * One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
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