Full Job Description
Position Information
School/College
School of Medicine
Title
Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Pediatrics- Cardiac Critical Care
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Rank
Open Rank
Tenure Status
Open Tenure
Payroll Status
Faculty 12
Job Description
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology seeks candidates to join the faculty of our stable and thriving Division of Pediatric Cardiology. As a joint cooperative of Children’s of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, we are leaders in comprehensive pediatric and adult congenital cardiac care for the people of Alabama and the Southeast United States.
The selected candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, cardiac intensivists, anesthesiologists, cardiac surgeons, and specialized nursing professionals to advance clinical, research, and educational activities focused on improving outcomes for children with congenital and acquired heart disease.
Successful applicants must have an MD, DO, or PhD and a demonstrated record of scholarship relevant to pediatric cardiovascular care, nursing science, or patient outcomes research. Experience in collaborative clinical or translational research is preferred.
Faculty responsibilities will include contributing to research initiatives, scholarly activities, and interdisciplinary collaboration within the UAB Pediatric Heart Center. Opportunities exist to engage in clinical research programs, mentoring trainees and staff, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and supporting the Department’s educational mission within the UAB Heersink School of Medicine.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and teaching skills are essential. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated interest or experience in scholarly activity, clinical outcomes research, and multidisciplinary program development. Competitive resources are available to support faculty growth, research, and teaching endeavors.
For more information regarding the UAB Department of Pediatrics and the Division of Pediatric Cardiology within the Heersink School of Medicine, visit: www.uab.edu/medicine/peds/cardiology
Required Qualifications
MD, DO, or PhD
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F2837P
Open Date
05/19/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)