Join the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics, as we undergo an expansion of our current program! We are seeking an Associate or Full Professor level candidates to serve as Division Head and join our current physician, genetics nurse practitioner, five genetic counselors, and metabolic dietician.
Position Highlights:
Superb working environment
Collaborate with clinical experts in pediatrics, medicine, and OB/MFM subspecialties, including cardiology, neurology, and hematology/oncology.
Strong clinical outpatient practice and inpatient consult service, including newborn screening follow-up, outreach clinics across Maryland and combined genetics-focused specialty services
Opportunity to engage in research with clinical and basic science colleagues at the University of Maryland Baltimore professional campus (medicine, pharmacy, nursing, dentistry, law, social work)
Great teaching opportunities with medical students, residents, fellows, graduate and genetic counseling students
Features:
Clinical practices at convenient locations (suburban and urban)
On-site clinical biochemical genetics, cytogenetics, and translational genomics laboratories
U.S. News & World Report rated programs
Outstanding clinical services in pediatrics, medicine, neurology, OB/GYN, surgery
Renowned genetic counseling training program and graduate program in human genetics and epidemiology
Recognized Mitochondrial Medicine Center by the Mitochondrial Care Network
Dependent tuition remission for any school within the University of Maryland system
Excellent pension/retirement plans
Competitive salary with bonus opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic individual to lead an active clinical service with responsibilities for division administration and active roles in clinical, research, and teaching arenas. The qualified candidate should have a broad interest in Medical Genetics and Genomics including experience/expertise in diagnosis and management of inborn errors of metabolism and a research focus with potential collaborations across campus including the Program for Personalized and Genomic Medicine and the Institute for Genome Sciences. The successful candidate should have an established track record of federal grant funding and current NIH funding. The Division has a collaborative relationship with the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) and is a primary site for the Department’s Pediatric residency training program, participates in teaching students in the School of Medicine (UMSOM), and is directly involved in graduate student education in the Master’s in Genetic Counseling Training Program and the Human Genetics graduate program.
We are located near the downtown Inner Harbor area, just one of Baltimore’s many outstanding attractions. From fine arts and orchestras to professional sports teams, first-class dining and shopping to a wealth of historical sites, our city offers a full range of recreational and cultural opportunities. Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City are within easy reach, as well as beaches to the east and mountains to the west. Educational excellence abounds, as do family-friendly neighborhoods and urban living options. Visit us online at www.ummsphysician.jobs to learn more.
The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.
UMB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.
