Pediatric Nephrologist

Mission or Goal of Unit: The Children's Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University has committed itself to transforming the Pediatric Nephrology Division into a model academic unit devoted to excellence in clinical care, teaching, and clinical, translational, and basic research.

Chief Purpose of this position: We are seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor (non-tenured) clinician who will provide a mix of direct clinical care, clinical administrative and QA/QI activities, didactic and bedside teaching for students, residents and fellows, and pursuit of a plan of academic efforts that may include research or other activities that meet the needs of the unit and the individual.

Position Responsibilities:

Teaching: Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities. Faculty member will provide teaching and mentorship to medical students, Residents, Chief Residents, and Fellows when applicable.

Research: Faculty member will be encouraged to engage in research and be able to participate in clinical, translational, and outcomes research.

Service: Faculty member will serve on departmental or School of Medicine level committees when appropriate, and engage in professional activities through journal review, conference presentations, etc.

Clinical: Faculty member will serve as a Nephrologist for the Department of Pediatrics. Will work weekends and take call as necessary.

Other: Faculty member will take on administrative duties associated with this role.

Required Qualifications:

* Board certified in pediatrics

* Board certified or board eligible in pediatric nephrology

* Experience with clinical care of patients

* Experience in an academic medical center

* Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU