This opportunity to join the Department of Pediatrics at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at the rank of Assistant Professor is an exciting one. Columbia University Irving Medical Center, one of the nation's foremost academic health science centers working together with one of the nation's premier health systems, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

　　The Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and Columbia University Irving Medical Center invites applications from well qualified MDs and MD/PhDs to join our faculty. We are seeking individuals with strong clinical skills as well as sub-specialty interests in epidemiology, infection prevention & control, transplant ID or basic science research. As an academic medical center, we are eager to find highly motivated individuals who can develop their own research projects in collaboration with the established investigators here at Columbia.The successful applicant can expect to work along with many other investigators at the Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons. Columbia provides an exceptionally rich academic atmosphere. We are eager to support early career investigators and many members of the Department of Pediatrics have active K awards and are supported by a strong mentorship program.

　　In addition, we have a varied and exciting clinical practice, focused primarily upon inpatient consultations. We are especially eager to recruit individuals with expertise in transplant ID to help care for our growing population of solid organ and stem cell transplant patients. Our children's hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, is the largest children's hospital in NYC which assures us more than ample exposure to a diverse patient population. Clinical responsibilities are shared among the members of the ID division and include daily rounding on a busy inpatient service with trainees and an ID- PharmD.

　　We have a very active hospital epidemiology service and members of the division are actively involved in IP&C and antimicrobial stewardship. These activities include research, mentorship, and additional skill development. Our group is highly collaborative, working closely with colleagues in other sub-specialty divisions as well as with the epidemiologists and ID physicians throughout the NewYork-Presbyterian 9 acute care campus system.

　　The successful applicant will join the other ID attendings, sharing coverage for a busy and varied inpatient service, supported by post-doctoral fellows and rotating pediatric residents and medical students and an ID PharmD. We are a highly collaborative group and pride ourselves in working together. Outpatient coverage is by telehealth as well as in person visits and is also shared. We chiefly follow-up our inpatient consults and provide support for the many subspecialties with whom we share patients. We are also closely integrated with the hospital Infection Prevention & Control group. Clinical rotations will depend upon the applicants background and interests.

　　We have had a T32 "Training in Pediatric Infectious Diseases" for >20 years for our fellowship program. We are also actively involved in teaching at all levels, with learners from VP&S, the Mailman School of Public Health, pediatric residents and post-doctoral fellows. Our faculty frequently serves as mentors on the scholarly projects of these learners.

　　Must have a MD or DO degree and an active NYS Medical LicenseMust be Board certified in Pediatrics or Pediatric Infectious Diseases or an equivalent board certification with experience in Infectious Diseases with clinical training in pediatrics.Consistently strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with professionals in other disciplines;The ability to create a high-energy results-oriented work environment that encourages colleagues and staff to value each other's contributions; andThe ability to share and celebrate success with colleagues and staff.Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

　　Pay Transparency Disclosure

　　The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

　　Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

　　Minimum Salary: 31200.00Maximum Salary: 31200.00Salary Unit: Yearly