Division Chief - Neonatology & Newborn Nursery

The Division of Neonatology & Newborn Nursery within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) is seeking an academic Neonatologist to assume the role of Division Chief of Neonatology & Newborn Nursery. This is an opportunity for a full-time Professor or Associate Professor. We seek a servant leader with enthusiasm for the academic medical environment. The Division Chief provides strategic and operational leadership, oversees divisional faculty and staff, spearheads the expansion of clinical, education, and research programs, and guides faculty professional development. This is an opportunity to teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows, thereby shaping the next generation of medical professionals. A physician-scientist with an active research program is ideal, but strong leadership skills are the most important quality.

The Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery promotes the health and well-being of newborns, whether they are critically ill, premature, or simply in need of special observation. The program works collaboratively with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine to assure a successful transition from the intrauterine environment. The division's mission includes education of trainees, opportunities for continuing education, and advancing the field through basic, clinical, and translational research. It oversees an active program in studying the use of simulation for training NICU providers, including mannikin, virtual reality, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), and other creative teaching methods. Research interests include nutrition and iron metabolism in neonates, corticosteroid metabolites in extremely low birth weight neonates, chronic lung disease, neonatal vision, surfactant delivery methods for respiratory distress syndrome, perinatal brain injury, monitoring kidney function with near-infrared spectroscopy, guiding newborn resuscitation using telemedicine, and using artificial intelligence to enhance neonatal care. Its close partners include the UW Health Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center, whose experts care for unborn babies with fetal conditions during pregnancy, and Pediatric Cardiology, whose experts specialize in treating infants with complex congenital heart disease. The division participates in the Vermont Oxford Network, Children's Hospital Neonatal Consortium, and the Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care, further demonstrating the division's dedication to collaboration and continuous improvement in neonatal care.

The Department of Pediatrics is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 200 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 $40.3M research portfolio since 2015, the Department of Pediatrics has ranked among the Top 20 pediatrics departments receiving NIH funding, according to Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.

- The Division Chief will provide strategic and operational servant leadership with responsibility over the division's operations across all missions (clinical, teaching, research, and service). The position will develop, implement, and evaluate approaches to advance strategic priorities in all missions, as well as encourage faculty career progression according to the UW SMPH and UW-Madison Appointment and Promotion Criteria. The position will promote and support the advancement of a diverse faculty, on all tracks, and a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff.
- Provide clinical care to patients at UW Health locations.
- Carry out independent research/scholarly activity in an area of interest. Physician-scientists will be expected to engage in active collaborative research and expand clinical and/or translational research in the division and obtain/maintain independent extramural funding.
- Teach to a variety of learners, including medical students, residents, and fellows.

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.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Required
Terminal Degree
MD, DO, or equivalent

- Candidate must be an acknowledged academic physician with demonstrated excellence in research, education, service, and/or clinical care. Must possess a record of scholarly achievements, outstanding leadership skills, professionalism and ability to develop interdisciplinary, collaborative programs.
- Completion of an ACGME-approved pediatric residency program is required.
- Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Neonatology is required.
- Experience in an academic medical setting is preferred.
- Candidates for Professor or Associate Professor rank must meet criteria for appointment per UW SMPH guidelines for appointment and promotion on the CHS track.

Required
ABP - American Board of Pediatrics
Board certification in Neonatology through the American Board of Pediatrics

Required
MD - Physician - State Licensure
Candidate is required to have or be eligible for a Wisconsin medical licensure, by start date.

Required
Billable Provider/Hospital Privileges
Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by start date.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

MAY 31, 2025

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

The Madison Community:
Madison is the state capital, located on an isthmus between two lakes, and has been voted the #1 Best City to Live in the USA (Livability, 2022), the Best Mid-Size Town (Midwest Living, 2023), #1 Most Neighborly City (NeighborBlog, 2023), #1 Best Place in the US for Raising Children (DiversityDataKids.com, 2020), #2 Best City for Work/Life Balance & Mental Health (CoworkingCafe, 2023), #2 Best City for Bikes (People for Bikes, 2020), #3 Happiest Cities in America (WalletHub, 2023), #5 Best State to Practice Medicine (Physicians Thrive, 2023), #6 Fittest City in the US (ACSM American Fitness Index, 2023), #8 Greenest City in the US (EcoCation, 2024), #9 Best Metro Area for STEM Professionals (WalletHub, 2024), and one of the 10 best college towns in America (The Points Guy, 2022). In short, it's a wonderful place to live.

Madison's technology economy is growing rapidly, and the region is home to the headquarters of Epic Systems, Exact Sciences, and Promega, as well as many biotech, health care IT, and health systems startups. Other large employers headquartered in the area include Sub-Zero Wolf, Lands' End, American Family Insurance, TruStage, Trek Bicycles, and Duluth Trading Company.

The city of Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Madison acknowledge that they occupy ancestral Ho-Chunk land. The School of Medicine and Public Health recognizes the health inequities faced by Native communities and pledges to learn more and take action across all of its missions.

Madison is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 280,000 and a regional population of over 1 million. The city is within easy driving distance of Chicago and Milwaukee. Madison is home to one of the strongest local food scenes in the country. From April to October, the Capitol Square hosts the largest producer-only farmers' market in the country. The city is rich with cultural offerings in the arts and abundant outdoor activities.

The city has a dedicated athletics fan base largely centered around the Big 10 University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition, Madison is home to a professional soccer team, Forward Madison FC, and a professional ultimate frisbee team, the Madison Radicals. The Madison Mallards is a collegiate wood-bat summer baseball league team and the Madison Night Mares is a summer collegiate softball team. Marquee endurance sports and specialty sporting events include Ironman, Madison Marathon, and many national and international championship competitions.

Other:
Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Position Vacancy (Job #) 309829; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two position vacancy listings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty credentials and non-tenure-track faculty credentials for this position.

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 then every four years.

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.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is February 2, 2025, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered as a candidate. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button and use the online UW Job Application system to submit the following:
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A cover letter briefly describing:
1. Your interest in this position
2. Your qualifications and experience in Pediatric Neonatology or Newborn Nursery
3. Your leadership experience

Leigh Fredericks
leigh.fredericks@wisc.edu
608-263-7735
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Professor (CHS)(IC014) or Associate Professor (CHS)(IC015)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PEDIATRICS/NEONATO

Academic Staff-Renewable

309824-AS