WVU School of Medicine invites applications for the position Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Pediatrics, board certified/ board eligible in pediatric infectious diseases.

The division of pediatric infectious diseases has a strong clinical commitment to medical student and resident education, clinical service in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and participation in clinical research. Opportunities include involvement in tropical medicine, cystic fibrosis, and clinical research clinical trials. WVU also has active programs for basic and clinical research on pediatric respiratory viral infections funded by federal and industry-based grants. In addition, unique opportunities for research collaborations derive from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), which is part of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and located on the WVU campus in close proximity to WVU Children’s Hospital.

The Department of Pediatrics at WVU School of Medicine and the WVU Children’s Hospital form a large community of professionals dedicated to providing the finest possible pediatric patient care, education and research. WVU Hospital has been awarded Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence (a status achieved by < 3% of hospitals nationwide) and is also the only hospital in the state participating in the Children’s Miracle Network. West Virginia University is a comprehensive doctoral-granting public institution with a combined agenda of research, teaching, and service. In recognition of this mission, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has ranked WVU as a "Research University I" institution. This designation places WVU among only 59 public and 29 private institutions of higher education nationwide.

Morgantown, West Virginia offers culturally diverse, large-city amenities in a safe, family-friendly setting. Title and academic rank will be commensurate with experience. The position will remain open until filled. If you are interested in more details regarding this opening, please send a CV and references to:

Kathryn Moffett, MD, Associate Professor & Chief, Pediatric Infectious Diseases
c/o Laura Blake
Director, Physician Recruitment
WVU Health Science Center, Rm 2244
PO Box 897
Morgantown, WV 26507

Tel: (304) 293-6135
Fax: (304)293-0230
Email: blakel@wvuh.com
http://www.wvukids.com

West Virginia University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.