Medical Director for Child Abuse Pediatrics Faculty Position

Medical Director for Child Abuse Pediatrics Faculty Position

Position Summary

The section of Child Maltreatment within the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (GPAM) at the University of North Carolina is recruiting an open rank, fixed term, 0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE faculty member who will serve as the Medical Director for the inpatient and outpatient child maltreatment consultation service. In this role, the candidate will lead the growth of this service, supervise the medical team, and direct the resident and medical student child maltreatment education curriculum. Applicants should be board certified or eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics and have fellowship or equivalent post‑residency training.

The Child Maltreatment Section is a diverse team including board‑certified child abuse pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and social workers, and includes a state‑funded educational program that ensures the quality of medical child abuse evaluations across the state. The GPAM division offers a wide range of clinical services, a strong research heritage, a central educational role, and active advocacy. Current clinical care within the division includes primary care clinics, diagnostic referral clinics, complex care programs, adolescent medicine specialty care, and behavioral and mental health clinics, in addition to the child maltreatment clinics and program.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Applicants must be board certified or eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics and possess fellowship or equivalent post‑residency training.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience with clinical consults in inpatient and outpatient settings is essential. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in education and clinical work, and thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.