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Job description
Division Director, Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
The University of Virginia Department of Pediatrics and Division of Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (NDBP) invites applications for Division Director of NDBP. Applicants who are board certified in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) or Neurodevelopmental Disability (NDD) or General Academic Pediatrics or Clinical Psychology (PhD) with emphasis on children with disabilities including autism or complex care, at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
The Division Director is primarily responsible for creating and implementing the vision and goals for NDBP, in alignment with the broader strategic plans for the Department of Pediatrics and UVA Health Children’s. The Director will lead the faculty in all clinical and academic mission areas, including clinical service (triple‑track care of motor/medical complexity, autism and other developmental differences, at‑risk child & family context), education of trainees at all levels (including the long‑standing DBP fellowship), research program development, and administrative activities of all NDBP programs. Academic responsibilities include overseeing divisional faculty, advancing their careers through professional and personal development opportunities, ensuring high‑quality training, supporting research activities, and modeling a culture of inquiry. Administrative responsibilities include creating an environment of excellence and innovation in clinical practice to support positive patient outcomes. The Director will also collaborate with the School of Education on a state‑of‑the‑art multi‑tier autism assessment program and lead faculty for Blue Ridge LEND. An active research program is preferred.
Qualifications
MD, DO, PhD or equivalent degree
Board certified or eligible in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP), Neurodevelopmental Disability (NDD), or General Academic Pediatrics
Rank of Associate or Full Professor (tenure or non‑tenure tracks)
Established academic DBP/NDD/General Academic Pediatrician/PhD with strong interdisciplinary leadership and clinical experience in motor, cognitive, and at‑risk disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders
Preferred: active research program
Application Instructions
Please complete your application online: and attach the following documents:
Cover letter
CV or resume
Names, titles and contact information, including email, for three references
For additional information about the position, contact Kyle Gumlock at For questions about the application process, contact Karon Harrington at
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Worksite address
virginia, MN, 55792, US
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