Pediatric Otolaryngologist
Pediatric Otolaryngologist
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Job Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Assistant Professor (CHS)Job Duties:
This position involves joining a burgeoning Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology with tremendous opportunities for growth clinically and in all arms of the academic mission.
Clinical resources and opportunities include:
Practice site is the UW Health American Family Childrens Hospital (AFCH) in Madison WI. AFCH is a world-class childrens medical and surgical center with a pediatric intensive care unit a neonatal intensive care unit a widely recognized organ transplant program a childrens cancer center and is consecutively ranked for over 10 years among the nations best childrens hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. The Division is supported by nationally recognized speech-language pathologists and pediatric audiologists.
Faculty in the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology have the luxury to practice a wide breadth of Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology or develop clinical niches within the field including advanced airway surgery Peds otology/cochlear implantation advanced sleep surgery vascular anomalies head and neck sinus/skull base speech/VPI/laryngology surgeries and microtia reconstruction.
Pediatric Otolaryngology faculty actively engage in UW Health supported multi-disciplinary clinics including: Craniofacial Abnormalities Clinic (CFAC) Pediatric Aerodigestive Clinics Team (PACT) Pediatric Tracheostomy Clinic Birthmarks and Vascular Anomalies Clinic and an emerging complex sleep apnea clinic. Our team has several active nationally recognized NIH funded clinical trials and can support interested individuals with similar interests.
Significant potential for continued program growth is anticipated and desired.
This position is full or part-time 80%-100% FTE
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 selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and then every two years.
Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles Clinical Assistant Professor Clinical Associate Clinical Professor Assistant Professor (CHS) Associate Professor (CHS) and Professor (CHS). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Clinical Activity (70%): The applicant is expected to work collaboratively and inclusively within and across related fields including pediatric surgery pediatric transplant pediatric pulmonology and with colleagues within the division and department. Clinical outpatient practices are supported by three ambulatory Advance Practice Providers.
The applicant is expected to work collaboratively and inclusively within and across related fields including pediatric surgery pediatric transplant pediatric pulmonology and with colleagues within the division and department. Clinical outpatient practices are supported by three ambulatory Advance Practice Providers.
Occasional otolaryngology on-call coverage and regional outreach clinical commitments are shared amongst all faculty. For on call duties adult otolaryngologists share in primary pediatric otolaryngology call coverage. Pediatric otolaryngologists take overnight/weekend call 1:6 with no facial trauma responsibilities unless specifically interested.
Academic responsibilities will include teaching medical students and residents.
- Service and Leadership: The successful applicant will be an active participant in regional and national professional associations.
- Academic duties and responsibilities beyond baseline faculty expectations will depend on individual interests and expertise.
Education: Faculty in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery share a commitment to education at the levels of medical student resident training and continuing medical education. Clinical and sub-intern UWSMPH medical students and resident physicians in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery are included in daily clinical activities.
Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
Academic program (30%): The successfully recruited surgeon on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) Track will also participate in or develop areas of academic and scholarly pursuit.
The applicant will conduct or develop academic activities that may focus on a variety of areas such as surgical education mentorship quality improvement complex pediatric subspecialty clinical care multidisciplinary complex care or global the development of an academic focus the faculty member will be able to draw on numerous available collaborators.
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
The Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery at UW SMPH
In 1930 Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (Oto-HNS) was added as a division within the University of Wisconsin Department of 2025 after decades of growth and achievement the division became an independent department within the School of Medicine and Public Health.
The Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery includes seven divisions: Otology and Neurotology Laryngology Pediatric Otolaryngology Comprehensive otolaryngology Rhinology and Skull base surgery Head and Neck Oncologic surgery and Facial Plastic and reconstructive surgery. We provide a full range of state-of-the-art specialized tertiary and quaternary care for adults and children throughout the Midwest. Ongoing clinical trials have recruited from across the country.
Education within the Department includes a commitment to medical student education an ACGME accredited residency program of 20 residents and fellowships in Head & Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery and Laryngology.
The Department currently has 29 active extramural grants with a total budget of over $25 million as well as collaborations with related programs across the University of Wisconsin campus such as the Wisconsin Surgical Outcomes Research Program (WiSOR) the Waisman Center for Individuals with Developmental Delay and through the Head & Neck Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) funding.
For those interested in research deep research infrastructure support including patient reported outcomes research includes access to research cores in Clinical Trials Research Qualitative Research Statistical Analysis and Research Programming and Histology as well as broad support of grant writing and the application process grant compliance and grant management. Strong collaborations exist between the Engineering Department and Biomedical Engineering with one of the most vibrant Innovation and Design Hubs in the country. Innovative interests are strongly encouraged and supported. Extensive expertise and unique opportunities exist in big data and multi-institutional collaborations.
The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck surgery is led by Department Chair Dr. Sandra Lin. Dr. David Zopf leads the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology. Mentorship opportunities will be supported within the Department and throughout the School of Medicine and Public Health.
Compensation:
Negotiable 12 Month
Required Qualifications:
Wisconsin Medical license by start date of position.
Board eligibility or certification in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) or by the American Osteopathic Boards of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (AOBOOHNS) by the appointment start date.
Completion of a Pediatric Otolaryngology fellowship training program or equivalent by the appointment start date.
Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges by start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
The applicant should have command of the core knowledge and understanding of medical sciences relevant to these regions and advanced diagnostic and medical and surgical management skills for pediatric patients with complex otolaryngologic disorders.
For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS 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 CHS Track.
For an appointment at Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor rank on CT 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 CT Track.
Education:
MD or DO or equivalent required
How to Apply:
To apply for this position please click on the I am a current employee button or I am not a current employee button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload a current CV and a Cover Letter detailing each of the following:
Your interest in the position of Pediatric Otolaryngologist at UW SMPH
Your experience and clinical and/or academic interests within Pediatric Otolaryngology
The deadline for assuring full consideration is August 26 2025 however the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
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Employment Type
Full Time
