University of Utah
Division Chief of Pediatric Nephrology / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Posting Details
The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Information
Position/Rank : Division Chief of Pediatric Nephrology / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Department : 00848 - Pediatric Administration
City : Salt Lake City, UT
Track : Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin :
Details The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine has initiated a search for an innovative academic pediatric nephrologist to serve as Chief of the Division of Pediatric Nephrology. The division is a well-established, multidisciplinary center that offers expert diagnosis, treatment, and management of all types of kidney and hypertensive disorders in infants, children, and adolescents, with services at Primary Children’s Hospital locations in Salt Lake City and Lehi, UT, as well as outreach locations.
The Division Chief directs and supports the activities of a thriving group of faculty physicians, advanced practice providers, and other members of a broad team who are committed to providing the best possible care for children with kidney disorders. The Division Chief will ensure a high level of collegiality, cooperation, and communication among their faculty and staff, and will be responsible for promoting and maintaining excellence and integrity in patient care and research while continuing to enhance the quality of training in pediatric nephrology, preparing trainees to work effectively as part of an integrated system of care.
The Division Chief will actively participate in the strategic planning process of both the Department of Pediatrics and Intermountain Health, and will be responsible for defining and executing the strategy to fulfill the division’s clinical, research, education, administration, and advocacy missions. This includes, but is not limited to, coordination and leadership of the overall academic agenda and health services, assuring the quality of the intellectual and clinical missions, and monitoring the fiscal health of the division in partnership with the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and the Vice Chair of Administration and Finance.
The successful candidate will be Board Certified in Pediatric Nephrology, and an accomplished academician recognized in the field of pediatric nephrology who demonstrates the ability to lead a complex pediatric division within a large department at a major public university which operates within the children’s services of a large, integrated healthcare delivery system. The selected candidate must meet the requirements for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor on the Clinical or Tenure Track.
The Department and University offers a competitive salary and an exceptional benefits program including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately. Salt Lake City is a rapidly growing, vibrant city in the Intermountain West, with a nationally recognized broadway theater, ballet, symphony, and several professional sports teams. The Salt Lake International Airport is a hub for Delta Airlines and has direct flights to many North American cities and daily direct flights to multiple European cities. Outdoor activities are unparalleled: the city is a ski destination and a gateway to the state’s renowned red rock landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five national parks (with five more within a half-day drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, picturesque lakes, and numerous other outdoor activities.
Interested individuals can apply for the position at
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/173765 . Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Raoul D. Nelson, M.D., Ph.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Nephrology, at
raoul.nelson@hsc.utah.edu .
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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date : 11/13/2024
Close Date :
Open Until Filled : Yes
Requisition Number : PRN03714F
Type : Faculty
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
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Position Information
Position/Rank : Division Chief of Pediatric Nephrology / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Department : 00848 - Pediatric Administration
City : Salt Lake City, UT
Track : Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin :
Details The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine has initiated a search for an innovative academic pediatric nephrologist to serve as Chief of the Division of Pediatric Nephrology. The division is a well-established, multidisciplinary center that offers expert diagnosis, treatment, and management of all types of kidney and hypertensive disorders in infants, children, and adolescents, with services at Primary Children’s Hospital locations in Salt Lake City and Lehi, UT, as well as outreach locations.
The Division Chief directs and supports the activities of a thriving group of faculty physicians, advanced practice providers, and other members of a broad team who are committed to providing the best possible care for children with kidney disorders. The Division Chief will ensure a high level of collegiality, cooperation, and communication among their faculty and staff, and will be responsible for promoting and maintaining excellence and integrity in patient care and research while continuing to enhance the quality of training in pediatric nephrology, preparing trainees to work effectively as part of an integrated system of care.
The Division Chief will actively participate in the strategic planning process of both the Department of Pediatrics and Intermountain Health, and will be responsible for defining and executing the strategy to fulfill the division’s clinical, research, education, administration, and advocacy missions. This includes, but is not limited to, coordination and leadership of the overall academic agenda and health services, assuring the quality of the intellectual and clinical missions, and monitoring the fiscal health of the division in partnership with the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and the Vice Chair of Administration and Finance.
The successful candidate will be Board Certified in Pediatric Nephrology, and an accomplished academician recognized in the field of pediatric nephrology who demonstrates the ability to lead a complex pediatric division within a large department at a major public university which operates within the children’s services of a large, integrated healthcare delivery system. The selected candidate must meet the requirements for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor on the Clinical or Tenure Track.
The Department and University offers a competitive salary and an exceptional benefits program including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately. Salt Lake City is a rapidly growing, vibrant city in the Intermountain West, with a nationally recognized broadway theater, ballet, symphony, and several professional sports teams. The Salt Lake International Airport is a hub for Delta Airlines and has direct flights to many North American cities and daily direct flights to multiple European cities. Outdoor activities are unparalleled: the city is a ski destination and a gateway to the state’s renowned red rock landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five national parks (with five more within a half-day drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, picturesque lakes, and numerous other outdoor activities.
Interested individuals can apply for the position at
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/173765 . Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Raoul D. Nelson, M.D., Ph.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Nephrology, at
raoul.nelson@hsc.utah.edu .
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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date : 11/13/2024
Close Date :
Open Until Filled : Yes
Requisition Number : PRN03714F
Type : Faculty
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
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