Endowed Chair of Pediatric Diabetes Research
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- University of Kentucky
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- Lexington, KY
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Endowed Chair of Pediatric Diabetes Research
Requisition Number:FE04709
Department Name:7H655:PEDIATRICS - ENDOCRINE/METABOLIC
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Type of Position:Faculty
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Tenure Track Status:Non-Tenure Track
Required Education:Clinical degree (MD, DO, MD/PhD, or MBBS)
Required Related Experience:Completion of Pediatric Residency and Fellowship from an accredited program.
Demonstrated record of research productivity and academic leadership.
Board eligible/certified in Pediatrics and Endocrinology.
Current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking an accomplished Associate Professor or Professor to serve as the Endowed Chair of Pediatric Diabetes Research within the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology. This prestigious faculty appointment offers an exceptional opportunity to lead innovative diabetes research and advance pediatric clinical care in collaboration with the
Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center (BBDC).The endowed chair will play a key leadership role within the BBDC, guiding the integration of clinical and research efforts, and contributing to the growth of pediatric endocrinology at UK. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in the use of emerging technologies in diabetes management, such as advanced insulin delivery systems and artificial intelligence. There is also an option for an administrative leadership role within the BBDC’s clinical operations.
Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will:
- Advance basic, translational, or clinical diabetes research within the Division of Endocrinology.
- Foster collaborative research efforts aligned with the BBDC.
- Provide both in-person and remote clinical care for children and adolescents with endocrine disorders.
- Serve as an attending physician, supervising students and residents in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Contribute to the education and mentorship of medical learners.
- Participate in on-call coverage for the pediatric endocrinology service.
Qualifications:
- Clinical degree (MD, DO, MD/PhD, or MBBS).
- Board eligible or certified in Pediatric Endocrinology.
- Eligible for academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
- Demonstrated record of research productivity and academic leadership.
About the Division and the BBDC:
The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology is currently staffed by five pediatric endocrinologists and two Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. As part of the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center, the division works closely with both the adult endocrinology clinic and the outpatient diabetes education facility. The division also houses the Barnstable Brown Pediatric Diabetes Research Laboratory, supporting ongoing translational and basic science research efforts.
About UK HealthCare:
The University of Kentucky’s academic health system—UK HealthCare—encompasses hospitals, clinics, outreach locations, and patient care services associated with the university’s six health professional colleges (Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences, Public Health, Dentistry, and Pharmacy). UK offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding work-life balance in the scenic Bluegrass region of Kentucky.
Please include an updated CV and Cover Letter when applying to this position. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
Qualified candidates shall have evidence of capability and effectiveness as a practitioner, a teacher and clinical researcher in Pediatric Endocrinology. In addition, qualified candidates shall have evidence of potential for growth as a supervisor, teacher, and practitioner.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :No
Open Until Filled:Yes
Our University Community:We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Organization
Fast Facts
Location: Lexington, Ky.
Founded: 1865
Endowment: $1.1 billion
Budget: $3.5 billion
Research Grants and Contracts Awarded: $316.5 million
Library Holdings: 4.3 million volumes
Enrollment: 30,76
President: Dr. Eli Capilouto
Provost: Dr. David W. Blackwell
Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration: Dr. Eric Monday
Executive Vice President for Research: Dr. Lisa A. Cassis
Executive Vice President for Health Affairs: Dr. Mark F. Newman
About the University
Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.
Mission
The University of Kentucky is a public, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in education, research and creative work, service, and health care. As Kentucky's flagship institution, the University plays a critical leadership role by promoting diversity, inclusion, economic development, and human well-being.
Our Guiding Principles
The University is driven by the promise it has made to Kentucky, one that honors its land-grant mission and a heritage honed through 150 years of service to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Six principles guide our efforts. They are: creating a vibrant undergraduate learning community, advancing a high-quality graduate and professional education portfolio, cultivating a robust research environment, developing a strong and sustainable UK infrastructure, fostering a positive work environment for faculty and staff, and ensuring a meaningful impact on the Commonwealth and the community.
Employment/Benefits
As Central Kentucky's largest employer, the University of Kentucky supports the recruitment and retention of unparalleled talent - individuals who inspire learning, teaching, service and healing through innovation in work solutions, initiatives, policies and programs. Impressive benefits at the University include an excellent retirement package, with an employer match that doubles the employee's contribution, a dynamic work-life program to assist employees in balancing their work with their personal lives, a wellness program to protect, maintain and promote the health of employees, and a strategic plan that nurtures diversity of thought, culture, gender and ethnicity. For more information regarding benefits, visit http://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.
Research
In fiscal year 2016, the University of Kentucky was awarded $316.5 million in external grants and contracts. UK is one of only eight universities across the country with the full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional and medical programs on one contiguous campus, leading to groundbreaking discoveries and unique cross-disciplinary research and scholarship. Moreover, UK is currently one of only 22 public institutions with a trifecta of federal designations of excellence in research: for aging, in cancer and in translational science. A new $265 million research facility, due to open in 2018, will bring together clinicians, scientists and scholars from across UK’s campus to reduce health gaps in Kentucky. These health gaps include cancer, cardiovascular disease & stroke, diabetes & obesity, substance abuse, and neuroscience & aging.
Research at UK is a dynamic enterprise encompassing both traditional scholarship and emerging technologies. UK is one of eight universities in the U.S. that has well-established programs in agriculture, engineering, medicine and pharmacy on a single campus, leading to groundbreaking discoveries and unique interdisciplinary collaboration.
In 2013, the UK Markey Cancer Center announced its designation as a National Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. This designation places UK among an elite group of 22 research universities that can boast the "Triple Crown" of federal research awards: NCI designation, the Clinical Translational Sciences Award, and a federally supported Alzheimer's Disease Center.
UK HealthCare
UK HealthCare has strategically developed an incredible capacity to serve the Commonwealth through its state-of-the-art patient care pavilion and emergency rooms, advanced biomedical and biological research, and a network of affiliate health care agencies throughout Kentucky. Passion for people and a vision for the "medical campus of the future" have inspired leading physicians and researchers from across the United States to join UK. Their research agenda is balanced with outreach to affiliated and partner hospitals, so Kentucky families can receive high-quality health care at home and travel to Lexington for only the most advanced, complex medical care and procedures.
Living in the Bluegrass
Ranked as one of the nation's best places to live and work, Lexington offers many diverse educational, cultural and commercial opportunities. With a population of more than 314,000 people, Lexington supports cultural attractions such as opera, ballet, theater and musical events. Surrounded by rolling hills and horse farms, the Bluegrass Region is known for its natural beauty. For more information: http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/life-in-lexington.
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