Academic Track, Division home to some of the largest and longest running programs

The Department of Pediatrics and The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota seeks a board-certified/eligible Pediatric Gastroenterologist at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank on an academic track to join the Pediatric Gastroenterology team. The team is currently comprised of six Pediatric Gastroenterology physicians and two Pediatric Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioners.

• This position will include clinical duties working at the award-winning M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital and clinics.
• Participation in the instructing of medical students, residents, and fellows, clinical practice through MPhysicians, and participation in service activities on behalf of the department, the medical school, and your profession.
• The successful candidate will participate in research projects and other academic/scholarly activities either as a collaborator or independent researcher and participate in faculty development activities tailored to the candidate's career interests and goals.
• This is a full-time (1.0 FTE).

The Division plays an integral role in hepatology and liver transplantation, hosting one of the longest-standing liver transplant programs in the United States. The Division is home to a nationally-recognized division chronic and acute recurrent pancreatitis in children. Our research portfolio is comprised of clinical research in the gastrointestinal complications of cystic fibrosis, inflammatory bowel disease, food insecurity, sarcopenia and chronic pancreatitis. The Division continues to maintain the highest ambitions for excellence in all three of its major missions: patient services, teaching, and research.

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About the Department:

The mission of the Department of Pediatrics is to generate new knowledge through research, to apply this new knowledge to the highest quality health care for the prevention and treatment of illness in children, and to provide the best possible education of the next generation of medical students, physicians, and other health professionals in childhood disease prevention, treatment, research, and advocacy. Through this mission the Department seeks to improve the lives of children in our community, nation, and the world.

• Graduate of an accredited Pediatric residency and three-year fellowship-training program in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.
• Board-eligible/certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
• Licensed or ability to acquire medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.
• Ability to work in the United States. Note that our site can process J-1 visas.

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!

About University of Minnesota Physicians

COMMITTED TO ACADEMIC MEDICINE

For more than two decades, University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) has been the multi-specialty group practice for the University of Minnesota Medical School faculty. We serve the land grant mission of the University by providing high quality, innovative and leading-edge care to patients across the state of Minnesota and beyond.

We have world-leading experts in a broad range of specialties and primary care, are committed to the discovery of cures and treatments and provide patients access to the latest evidence-based care. University of Minnesota Physicians owns and operates specialty and family medicine clinics, employs more than 1,200 physicians and 2,400 providers and staff, and contributes a significant portion of operating revenue to support the University of Minnesota Medical School’s research and education priorities.