Associate Professor in Pediatrics
Listed on 2026-03-08
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Doctor/Physician
Pediatrician, Medical Doctor, Healthcare Consultant
Job Title
Associate Professor in Pediatrics
Requisition NumberFE01818
Department Name7H670:
Genetics & Metabolism
Lexington, KY
Type Of PositionFaculty
Position Time StatusFull-Time
Tenure Track StatusNon-Tenure Track
Required EducationMD, DO or equivalent
Required Related ExperienceCompletion of pediatric residency and fellowship for clinical and/or biochemical genetics
Required License/Registration/CertificationBoard certified or board eligible in Pediatrics. Eligible for or licensed to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky.
Job SummaryThe University of Kentucky seeks an Associate Professor in Lexington, KY to provide care services in the Pediatric Genetics/Metabolic division. This position requires an MD, DO or the foreign equivalent, completion of residency in Pediatrics and fellowship for clinical and/or biochemical genetics. Kentucky Children’s Hospital has Eastern and Central Kentucky’s only Level I pediatric trauma center, Level IV newborn (neonatal) intensive care unit and pediatric intensive care unit.
The hospital has more than 30 advanced sub‑specialty programs, such as pediatric oncology and pediatric surgery. The Division works with the Kentucky Department of Health, Division of Newborn Screening to provide follow up for biochemical disorders suspected on the basis of universal infant blood spot screening. Staff Members include physician, nurses, therapeutic dietitian, lab specialists, genetic counselors, staff coordinators and often physicians in training.
the position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Open Until FilledYes
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