Pediatric Pulmonology Physician Scientist

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Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Summary:

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is recruiting a Pediatric Pulmonology Physician Scientist to join our growing team. We are looking for candidates with a track record of clinical excellence and academic contributions as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience.

• This position is full or part-time, 50%-100%

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

• This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations.  The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

• Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Visiting Associate Professor, or Visiting Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Engage in clinical teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students, and support the teaching and clinical research missions of the division and department.

Provide clinical service to pediatric pulmonology patients at UW Health Kids locations.

Carry out independent research/scholarly activity in an area of interest.

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonology

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 240 faculty members in 16 subspecialty divisions. The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. Our faculty enjoy a robust infrastructure of services as well as the opportunity to contribute to our world-class research portfolio: since 2015, the Department of Pediatrics has ranked among the Top 20 pediatrics departments receiving NIH funding, according to Blue Ridge Institutes for Medical Research.

The Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine is focused on improving the health of children with lung diseases and breathing and sleep disorders. Its doctors are specialists who diagnose and treat patients with a wide range of respiratory conditions, from chronic cough to lifelong disorders including cystic fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and pulmonary hypertension. Division members provide family-centered, community-based, culturally competent, coordinated, and interdisciplinary care. The multidisciplinary clinical team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, social workers, dietitians, and respiratory therapists. The division has a robust outpatient pediatric sleep program and a sleep laboratory in which to perform polysomnography and treat children with a variety of sleep-related problems. The division also has active clinical and research programs in cystic fibrosis, neuromuscular respiratory disease, aero digestive issues, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary hypertension. The division staffs one of the top cystic fibrosis centers in the nation and is part of the Cystic Fibrosis Therapeutic Development Network.

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Compensation:

Negotiable, 12 month

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage. SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Required Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will have academic credentials sufficient for appointment at the Tenure Track rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Pulmonology from the American Board of Pediatrics is required by the appointment start date.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Pulmonology is required by the appointment start date.
• Completion of an ACGME-approved pediatric residency program is required by the start date of the position.
• WI Medical license by start date of position.
• Board-certified or board eligible in Pediatrics by start date of position.             
• Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by the start date of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on the Tenure Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the Tenure Track.
  

Education:

MD, DO, or equivalent is required

How to Apply:

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Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload all required documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area.

• Upload required documents:

• CV

• Cover Letter describing your:

• Interest in joining the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Pediatrics as a Pediatric Pulmonologist

• Your qualifications and experience in Pediatric Pulmonology

• Research Vision

Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is November 10, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. 

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. 

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United

States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

Contact Information:

Leigh Fredericks, [email protected], 608-263-7735

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Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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