Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Pediatrics

Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Pediatrics at University of Kentucky Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Pediatrics at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky Posted in 7 days ago.

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University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Pediatrics Requisition Number FE04109 Working Title Department Name 7H670:

Genetics & Metabolism Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education MD, DO or equivalent Required Related Experience Completion of pediatric or internal medicine residency and fellowship for clinical and/or biochemical genetics Required License/Registration/Certification Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics Board eligible or certified in genetics (clinical, biochemical, and/or molecular Eligible for or licensed to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky Job Summary The University of Kentucky seeks an Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Lexington, KY to provide care services in the Pediatric Genetics/Metabolic division. This position requires an MD, DO or the foreign equivalent, completion of residency in Pediatrics or internal medicine, and fellowship for clinical and/or biochemical genetics. This position is needed in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics and Metabolism in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the Division, Department and College in education, service and research consistent with the mission of the University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine. The faculty member will organize and supervise clinical services for genetic, dysmorphic or metabolic problems occurring in children and adults. The services will be provided in the Kentucky Clinic, the Kentucky Children's Hospital and outreach clinics. Kentucky Children's Hospital has Eastern and Central Kentucky's only Level I pediatric trauma center, Level IV newborn (neonatal) intensive care unit and pediatric intensive care unit. The hospital has more than 30 advanced sub-specialty programs, such as pediatric oncology and pediatric surgery. The Division works with the Kentucky Department of Health, Division of Newborn Screening to provide follow up for biochemical disorders suspected on the basis of universal infant blood spot screening. Staff Members include physician, nurses, therapeutic dietitian, lab specialists, genetic counselors, staff coordinators and often physicians in training. To apply, please include a CV along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until filled.

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/ Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vita Optional Documents Cover Letter Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI284399772