Join Our Faculty - Director of Pediatric Endocrinology

The University of Michigan Department of Pediatrics is seeking an experienced clinician-scholar to serve as the Director of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology. The Director will lead a division that currently includes 11 board-certified pediatric endocrinologists and 5 certified diabetes educators. Four faculty members lead NIH-funded research programs (including 3 R01-funded investigators). The Division has a long-standing tradition of providing multidisciplinary care in endocrine and metabolic disorders. The Pediatric Diabetes program provides state-of-the-art care to patients and families across the state of Michigan.  In addition, the Division is renowned for expertise in disorders of growth and puberty, obesity, neuroendocrine disorders, and adrenal and thyroid disorders. The division is also the exclusive provider of newborn endocrinology follow-up services for the state Neonatal Screening Program of the State of Michigan. The Division has also spearheaded the development of several innovative multidisciplinary programs addressing the special needs and care of patients with disorders of sex development, polycystic ovarian syndrome, transgender/gender dysphoria, and Prader-Willi syndrome.  Finally, faculty members are collaborating with other pediatric specialties for the coordination of long-term care of patients with Turner syndrome and osteogenesis imperfecta. The Pediatric Endocrine surgery program is unique in Michigan and has reached national prominence.  

Faculty members actively participate in the education of pediatric residents and medical students in the classroom and the clinical setting. The division also has a superb Pediatric Endocrinology fellowship training program which is supported by a NIH T32 training grant focusing on the developmental origins of metabolic disorders.

The Division Director is expected to lead and expand programs to deliver state-of-the-art endocrinology care and research, and to promote the academic career development of faculty and fellows. Competitive candidates should have a strong track record of scholarship and national recognition in their field as well as a dedication to clinical excellence.  Candidates should be eligible for appointment as Associate/Full Professor.

Department of Pediatrics and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital

The Department of Pediatrics includes 17 clinical divisions and over 250 faculty members.  C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, a 1.1 million square foot, 12 story, 348-bed facility that opened in 2011, is located on the University of Michigan medical campus.  Mott is honored to be the #1 children’s hospital in Michigan and ranked in the top 3 in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report.  Mott is also the only hospital in Michigan ranked in all 10 specialties.  This state-of-the-art facility includes the on-site Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital birthing center, a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center, and a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. 

Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan

Ann Arbor is consistently ranked among the top places to live in the United States, combining the atmosphere of a small college town with the cultural and recreational opportunities of a larger city. Ann Arbor and the University provide a continuous bill of concerts, plays, lectures, festivals, art fairs as well as galleries and museums. The University Musical Society brings world-class music, dance, and theater to University of Michigan, and the University has a nationally acclaimed School of Music.  A nationally-ranked athletic program provides exposure to sports-related events. The downtown area offers a variety of specialty shops, bookstores, restaurants, and several outdoor farmers’ markets. The city and University also offer extensive parks and gardens as well as a variety of outdoor activities, including biking, ice-skating, canoeing and running. Winter sports can be had in nearby Brighton and “Up-North” Michigan and the Great Lakes offer some of the most scenic beaches in the country.   Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), a half-hour drive from Ann Arbor, offers easy access to major cities in the U.S. and internationally (learn more at goblueguide.medicine.medicine.edu).

The University of Michigan is a world-class institution of higher-learning offering a broad range of opportunities for interdisciplinary innovative work with many nationally top-ranked  schools including Engineering, Public Health, Nursing and Social Work.  

Required Qualifications

Requirements include an MD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree, eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Michigan, and certification by the American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology sub-board. Evidence of clinical competence and competence in clinical and didactic teaching is expected.  

This position is posted as Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor (clinical track) and Associate Professor/Professor (instructional/tenure track). Track and rank of selected candidate is dependent upon qualifications.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

The Department of Pediatrics, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.   The University of Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Contact

Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2021.  For additional information about this position, please contact Marc Hershenson, MD ([email protected]).