Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (term) Division of Rheumatology (Open Rank)

The Division of Pediatric Rheumatology has an opening for a faculty member to expand its clinical services and research and teaching programs. The candidate must be either Board Certified in Pediatric Rheumatology or Board eligible.  Qualified candidates will be eligible to assume directorship of the division. Rank and track commensurate with experience.  

Divisional support includes clinical research infrastructure services and an outpatient clinic.  Responsibilities will include teaching medical students and pediatric residents, clinical responsibilities, as well as outpatient and consultative inpatient services at Norton Children’s Hospital (NCH). NCH is the only free standing children’s hospital in Kentucky and is affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine.  NCH serves as the primary pediatric teaching facility and provides resources for scholarly research activities through the Norton Children’s Research Institute.

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