Open Rank/Open Track Clinical Faculty, Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics
The University of Virginia Department of Pediatrics invites applications for a full-time Pediatric Rheumatologist in an exciting, newly created role, with appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. Candidates with a minimum of three years of post-training clinical experience in an academic setting are preferred. This faculty member will join the Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology at UVA, contributing to the care of children with complex rheumatologic conditions across both ambulatory clinics and inpatient consult service at UVA Childrens Hospital. The role also includes meaningful engagement in medical education through the teaching and mentorship of medical students, pediatric residents, and adult rheumatology fellows.
This position represents a rare opportunity to shape and expand a growing pediatric rheumatology program within a highly collaborative and forward-looking academic environment. Faculty are supported in pursuing ambitious clinical, research, quality improvement, and educational goals, all while benefiting from a culture that values professional fulfillment and quality of life. Academic rank, tenure status, and compensationincluding a comprehensive and competitive benefits packagewill be commensurate with experience and accomplishments.
The University of Virginia School of Medicine, together with UVA Health, stands as the Commonwealths leading center for medical education, research, and clinical excellence. With a distinguished legacy spanning discovery science, translational innovation, and outcomes-based research, the institution fosters a deeply collaborative and service-oriented culture. UVA Childrens Hospital was ranked the #1 childrens hospital in Virginia in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report for the 5th consecutive year.
Charlottesville, home to the University of Virginia, offers a vibrant community with a blend of cultural sophistication and small-town ambiance, situated just one hundred miles from Washington, DC. Nestled amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area is rich in historical sites and outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, and skiing. The region boasts a dynamic culinary scene, the Downtown Malls entertainment offerings, and over forty wineries along with numerous breweries, cideries, and distilleries. Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States by Money Magazine, USA Today, and rated the fifth happiest place to live by Outside Magazine, Charlottesville provides an exceptional quality of life.
Seize this unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and thriveboth professionally and personallyin an exceptional academic and community setting. Join us at UVA Health and become part of a legacy of excellence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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