Careers in Quality

The Department of Pediatrics at The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont along is hiring an Associate or Assistant Professor to join the Vermont Child Health Improvement Program (VCHIP). VCHIP is a population-based maternal and child health services research and quality improvement (QI) program that applies extensive experience in improvement science, public health, and health policy to improve health care delivery and outcomes for Vermont's children and families. Working in close partnership with public health and human services professionals, we engage the clinicians and community partners in our statewide network of 50 pediatric and family medicine practices in practice-based QI initiatives and in structured data collection and analysis to complement Vermont's population-level health and public health data sets. More information may be found at: https://www.med.uvm.edu/vchip/home

This position may be filled at the Associate Professor or Assistant Professor level and is open to multiple pathways including clinical, research, or education scholar pathway (commensurate with experience). The new faculty member will have the opportunity to work on existing VCHIP projects and develop their own portfolio in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Vermont, the University of Vermont Medical Center, the State of Vermont, Accountable Care Organizations, commercial insurers, child health practitioners and other programs that may impact child and family health in Vermont. Projects have a strong focus on pediatric primary care, health care systems improvement, and public health. Qualified candidates must have credentials appropriate for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Assistant Professor clinical scholar, research scholar, or education scholar pathway at UVM. Experience with pediatric quality improvement or health policy initiatives, track record of publication and grant funding, and training and board certification in pediatrics is preferred.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and/or service.  Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.  The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veterans status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.  The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. 

Located in Burlington, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine and the University of Vermont Medical Center serve as Vermont’s only academic medical center, and provides tertiary care to patients from Vermont and northern NY.  Burlington is a vibrant community located on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and Green Mountains.  With year-round recreational opportunities, safe communities and excellent schools, this progressive community has been frequently cited as one of the most livable cities in the U.S. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates must apply online at www.uvmjobs.com  by submitting a cover letter, CV, and the names and email addresses of three references. After the initial review of applications, references may be contacted to submit their letters directly to the search committee.