Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics; Clinician Educator - CHLA

Overview

The Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of the University of Southern California (USC) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases, are actively seeking a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Clinician Educator). The Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at CHLA comprises 8 physician faculty and three nurse practitioners. CHLA maintains an active Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) staffed by two ASP pharmacists, and another  serves as the medical director for the CHLA Infection Prevention Committee (IPC).

This position involves inpatient and outpatient pediatric infectious diseases care at CHLA with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and research. An M.D. or D.O. is required. Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Infectious Diseases is required. A California Medical License is required.

The annual base salary range for this position is $95,904 – $325,712. USC considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training, key skills, internal equity, applicable laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and external market considerations.

If interested, please apply using the link above. For inquiries, please contact:

Sindhu Mohandas, MD
smohandas.edu

Academic appointment through USC Keck School of Medicine is available at a level appropriate to training and experience. USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. CHLA and USC value diversity and are committed to building a vibrant, culturally diverse community of faculty that reflects the patients and families we serve. Individuals from underrepresented groups in medicine are especially encouraged to apply.

Job REQ |
Posted Date 07/25/2025

• Provide inpatient and outpatient pediatric infectious diseases care at CHLA.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical research within the division.
• Participate in teaching and mentorship of trainees and healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to program development within Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention as applicable.

• MD or DO required.
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
• California Medical License required.

• Academic appointment through USC Keck School of Medicine.
• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Higher Education

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