Assistant or Associate Professor of Pediatrics – Duke Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Why this is an extraordinary time to join us

Are you ready to help define the future of pediatric emergency care in a dynamic academic health system? At Duke Pediatrics, this is more than a job—it’s an invitation to lead.

Today, Duke Children’s is nationally recognized for quality clinical care and academic excellence. This year’s US News ranked Duke University Hospital as the #1 in best children’s hospital in the Southeast and North Carolina, and the Duke Department of Pediatrics is ranked #1 on the 2023 list of NIH funding of pediatric clinical science departments.

With the launch of the new North Carolina Children’s Hospital on the horizon and landmark partnership between Duke Health and UNC Health, we are accelerating growth, innovation and impact!

Joining our team now means being part of a once-in-a-generation expansion of pediatric care, education and research—with the strength of Duke’s academic and clinical enterprise behind you.

Position Overview & Key Responsibilities

The Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty physician to join our team. Rank (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) and track will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications and career focus. The ideal candidate will have:

• Board certification (or eligibility) in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Outstanding clinical skills in pediatric emergency care within a high-volume, tertiary academic center.
• A commitment to teaching: medical students, pediatric residents, emergency medicine residents, and PEM fellows.
• An interest in advancing an academic portfolio—whether through education scholarship, quality & safety, simulation, global health, ultrasound, EMS/trauma, or clinical research.
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills within a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Clinical coverage in the pediatric emergency department
• Active involvement in the educational mission: teaching rounds, simulation, conferences.
• Engagement in scholarly activity aligned with the candidate’s interests and the division’s priorities (e.g., QI, patient safety, educational innovation).
• Participation in divisional, departmental and institutional committees/initiatives, especially as we grow toward the NC Children’s era.
• Faculty mentorship and leadership opportunities will be available for those with interest.

Learn more about Duke Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Why Duke & Durham?

• National reputation – Duke Children’s is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in 10 specialty areas and retains a leading position in the region.
• Historic moment – With the NC Children’s campus development underway, faculty will have the opportunity to influence program design, care models and education infrastructure for pediatric care across the Southeast.
• Academic environment – At Duke University School of Medicine, you will be part of a world-class institution with deep subspecialty expertise, cutting-edge research infrastructure, and abundant interprofessional collaboration.
• Location & lifestyle – Durham and the Research Triangle region offer a vibrant, diverse, family-friendly environment with top schools, cultural amenities, major league sports, and easy access to mountains and coastlines.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following via our online portal (link to be inserted):

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter outlining your clinical interests, teaching philosophy, academic goals and how you envision contributing to the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Duke
• Names and contact information of three references
• (Optional) A brief statement on your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in pediatric care and education

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

We look forward to welcoming an exceptional pediatric emergency medicine colleague who is ready to thrive in this moment of expansion, innovation and leadership.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

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