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The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine invites applications for a faculty position in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at the Assistant or Associate Professor level dependent on experience. We are seeking a dedicated Pediatric Intensivist to join a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team at the University of Maryland Golisano Children’s Hospital (UMGCH) committed to exceptional patient-centered care, innovative translational research, and the education of future pediatric leaders.

Position Highlights

• Work alongside 10 board-certified pediatric intensivists, 20 dedicated Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), pediatric residents, and fellows within our fully accredited Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship program.
• Collaborate with a full spectrum of expert pediatric medical and surgical sub-specialties.
• Participate in the continued growth of a state-of-the-art Congenital Heart Program.
• Access robust clinical and translational research infrastructure, including active global health initiatives and a world-renowned research center focused on artificial blood, blood physiology, and hemostasis.
• Engage in a division committed to quality improvement, patient safety, medical education, and academic scholarship.

Clinical and Facility Features

• Premier 19-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, incorporating dedicated cardiac ICU beds to support complex congenital heart and post-operative cardiac surgery patients.
• Strong partnership with our state-of-the-art, 52-bed Level IV NICU—consistently ranked among the top 50 neonatology programs by U.S. News & World Report.
• Fully accredited pediatric intensive care fellowship program.
• Comprehensive pediatric heart services spanning prenatal diagnosis through adulthood within a single integrated children’s hospital.
• Full service general pediatric inpatient unit and dedicated pediatric emergency department.
• Active, dedicated pediatric critical care transport system, treating over 1,000 critically ill children annually.

Benefits:

• Very generous leave package.
• Dependent tuition remission for any school within the University of Maryland system.
• Excellent pension/retirement plans.
• Very competitive salary with bonus opportunity.

Institutional Overview and Culture

The Pediatric Critical Care division of the University of Maryland Golisano Children's Hospital (UMGCH) serves a high acuity population of more than 1,000 patients per year. Our team practices a deeply integrated, family-centered model of care that embeds patient and family support directly into daily clinical workflows and communication.

Following a landmark $50 million gift, the largest philanthropic contribution in the history of the medical system—the hospital formally joined the prestigious Golisano Children's Alliance. This national coalition of premier pediatric facilities fuels multi-institutional collaboration, advanced clinical program expansion, and the acceleration of breakthrough research. This transformative funding directly supports our upcoming expansion into the Stoler Center for Advanced Medicine, integrating state-of-the-art critical care facilities and cutting-edge therapies under a single, child-centered roof.

The division maintains an active academic and research presence through participation in national collaborative networks including PALISI Network, PC4, and Virtual Pediatric Systems. Faculty participate in active research initiatives in global health, blood physiology, hemostasis, and artificial blood development.

Location & Lifestyle

We are located near Baltimore’s vibrant downtown Inner Harbor area, just one of the city’s many outstanding attractions. From fine arts and orchestras to professional sports teams, first-class dining and shopping to a wealth of historical sites, our city offers a full range of recreational and cultural opportunities. Positioned strategically in the mid-Atlantic region, our location provides unique geographic flexibility and unparalleled lifestyle balance: Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City are within easy reach, as well as a short drive to Atlantic coast beaches to the east or mountains to the west. Excellent regional educational options with access to family-friendly suburban neighborhoods, historic districts, and dynamic urban living options.

Compensation

• Assistant/Associate Professor $200,000/$240,000.

UMB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit an online request or contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

We value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientific community and strive toward cultivating an inclusive environment that supports all employees.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Additional training or experience in cardiac critical care is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and clinical competence in the management of complex congenital heart disease and post-operative pediatric cardiac surgery patients.
• Strong commitment to medical education, quality and safety, clinical excellence, and academic scholarship.