Assistant, Associate or Professor of Pediatrics

University of Kentucky   Lexington, KY   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 14, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Assistant, Associate or Professor of Pediatrics

Requisition Number

FE03663

Working Title

Department Name

7H675: Pediatrics - Palliative Care

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 Residency and Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Required License/Registration/Certification

Unrestricted KY Medical license

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine invites applications and seeks nominations for the position of Assistant Professor of Pediatrics. The successful candidate will serve as a faculty member within the Palliative Care division of Pediatrics. This position will assist in meeting the clinical and academic needs and achieve the goals of the Division of Palliative Care and the Department of Pediatrics in education, training and service consistent with the mission of the University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine.

The primary responsibility of the position will be to provide state-of-the art compassionate health care to infants, children and adolescents, to contribute to the education of future physicians and to participate in clinical investigations conducted by other faculty members within the Divisions. The faculty member will be involved in medical student and resident programs. Excellent opportunities for research are available.

To apply, please include a CV along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled

Yes

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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 (*).
  1. * The College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within our college, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of these values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * The College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, student, and colleague we encounter. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the College of Medicine values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's Online Employment System?
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsightIntoDiversity.com
    • Academic Keys
    • HospitalCareers.com
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • Indeed.com
    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
    • UK Job Fair
    • None of the above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vita
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter