Chief of Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia-Anesthesiology; Professor

Job Description

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, is seeking a physician anesthesiologist as the Chief of our Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia program. This is a full‑time open rank non‑tenure‑track academic faculty and clinician position. Individuals with fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia are strongly encouraged to apply. Qualified generalists would be considered.

• Direct patient care.
• Teaching and supervising nurse anesthetists and residents.
• Opportunities for clinical and basic science research, participation encouraged.
• Support the vision, mission, core values, and goals through teaching, service, patient care, and research.
• Serve on committees and boards for state/federal agencies, professional societies, and/or within the College of Medicine.
• Actively engage in community service with students/residents.
• Conduct basic or clinical research and/or other scholarly activities that qualify for promotion and tenure.

• M.D. or equivalent degree.
• Completion of an accredited residency; sub‑certifications/training highly preferred.
• Board certified or board eligible by the ABA.
• Eligible for licensure in Tennessee; current unrestricted licensure as a physician in Tennessee.
• Current DEA number (certification).

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide public academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, its mission is to improve the health and well‑being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. UTHSC employs more than 4,600 people, includes six doctoral‑degree‑granting health science colleges, and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship training programs.

It has major regional clinical sites in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, and more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee.

Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second‑largest city in the state and is known for its vibrant culture, low cost of living, and various attractions such as Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. The city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country.