Sleep Medicine Director

The Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time non-tenure-eligible Clinician-Educator at the rank of Associate professor or Professor Responsibilities include development and maintaining programs and activities of the Pediatric Sleep Medicine Center. There is significant opportunity for immediate growth of investigator-initiated research, new clinical programs and multidisciplinary clinics, and faculty development.

The Pediatric Sleep Medicine

Program has four physician faculty members, two of whom are general pediatricians and two of whom are pediatric neurologists. A behavioral psychologist specializing in insomnia and behavioral sleep concerns is a full-time member of the team. One advanced practice provider supports the inpatient and outpatient efforts.

This position provides an exciting opportunity for an established leader in academic and clinical pediatric sleep medicine who is passionate about being at the forefront of this nationally recognized program’s growth and development during a new era of comprehensive and interdisciplinary pediatric care in sleep medicine.

Qualified candidates will board-certified in Pediatrics and Sleep Medicine. Additional board certifications (i.e., Pediatric Pulmonology, Pediatric Neurology, etc. are encouraged).

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled. When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position.

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