Pediatric Otolaryngologist - Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (CHS/CT)

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Job Category:Academic Staff

Employment Type:Regular

Job Profile:Assistant Professor (CHS)

Job Summary:

The
Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UW
SMPH) is recruiting two exceptional board- certified or
board-eligible otolaryngologists with fellowship training in
pediatric otolaryngology to join the Department as a Pediatric
Otolaryngologist. This role offers an exceptional opportunity
for individuals committed to clinical excellence, academic
advancement, and collaborative patient care. We are looking for
applicants with early career interest or a track record in one of
more of the following areas: surgical education, mentorship,
quality improvement, complex pediatric subspecialty clinical care,
multidisciplinary complex care, or global outreach.

This position involves joining a burgeoning Division of Pediatric
Otolaryngology with tremendous opportunities for growth clinically
and in all arms of the academic mission.

Clinical resources and opportunities include:

Practice site is the UW Health American Family Children's Hospital
(AFCH) in Madison, WI. AFCH is a world-class children's medical and
surgical center with a pediatric intensive care unit, a neonatal
intensive care unit, a widely recognized organ transplant program,
a children's cancer center and is consecutively ranked for over 10
years among the nations best children's hospitals by U.S. News
& World Report. The Division is supported by nationally
recognized speech-language pathologists and pediatric
audiologists.

Faculty in the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology have the luxury
to practice a wide breadth of Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology, or
develop clinical niches within the field, including advanced airway
surgery, Peds otology/cochlear implantation, advanced sleep
surgery, vascular anomalies, head and neck, sinus/skull base,
speech/VPI/laryngology surgeries, and microtia
reconstruction.

Pediatric Otolaryngology faculty actively engage in UW Health
supported multi-disciplinary clinics including: Craniofacial
Abnormalities Clinic (CFAC), Pediatric Aerodigestive Clinics Team
(PACT), Pediatric Tracheostomy Clinic, Birthmarks and Vascular
Anomalies Clinic, and an emerging complex sleep apnea clinic. Our
team has several active, nationally recognized NIH funded clinical
trials, and can support interested individuals with similar
interests.

Significant potential for continued program growth is anticipated
and desired.

• This position is full or part-time, 80%-100% FTE
• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a

designated campus work location.

• This position has been identified as a position of trust with

access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be
required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for
employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and then every two
years.

• Applicants for this position will be considered for the

following titles Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate
Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor (CHS), Associate
Professor (CHS), and Professor (CHS). The title is determined by
the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Clinical Activity (70%): The applicant is expected to

work collaboratively and inclusively within and across related
fields including pediatric surgery, pediatric transplant, pediatric
pulmonology and with colleagues within the division and department.
Clinical outpatient practices are supported by three ambulatory
Advance Practice Providers.

• The applicant is expected to work collaboratively and

inclusively within and across related fields including pediatric
surgery, pediatric transplant, pediatric pulmonology and with
colleagues within the division and department. Clinical outpatient
practices are supported by three ambulatory Advance Practice
Providers.

• Occasional otolaryngology on-call coverage and regional

outreach clinical commitments are shared amongst all faculty. For
on call duties, adult otolaryngologists share in primary pediatric
otolaryngology call coverage. Pediatric otolaryngologists take
overnight/weekend call 1:6, with no facial trauma responsibilities,
unless specifically interested.

• Academic program (30%): The successfully recruited

surgeon on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) Track will also
participate in or develop areas of academic and scholarly
pursuit.

• The applicant will conduct or develop academic activities that

may focus on a variety of areas, such as surgical education,
mentorship, quality improvement, complex pediatric subspecialty
clinical care, multidisciplinary complex care, or global outreach.
In the development of an academic focus, the faculty member will be
able to draw on numerous available collaborators.

• Education: Faculty in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck

Surgery share a commitment to education at the levels of medical
student, resident training, and continuing medical education.
Clinical and sub-intern UWSMPH medical students and resident
physicians in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery are included
in daily clinical activities.

• Participate in administrative and committee work to support the

clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of
Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will
be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty
members.

• Service and Leadership: The successful applicant will be

an active participant in regional and national professional
associations.

• Academic duties and responsibilities beyond baseline faculty

expectations will depend on individual interests and
expertise.

• Academic responsibilities will include teaching medical

students and residents.

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Otolaryngology
Head & Neck Surgery

The
Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery at UW
SMPH

In 1930, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (Oto-HNS) was added
as a division within the University of Wisconsin Department of
Surgery. In 2025, after decades of growth and achievement, the
division became an independent department within the School of
Medicine and Public Health.

The Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery includes
seven divisions: Otology and Neurotology, Laryngology, Pediatric
Otolaryngology, Comprehensive otolaryngology, Rhinology and Skull
base surgery, Head and Neck Oncologic surgery, and Facial Plastic
and reconstructive surgery. We provide a full range of
state-of-the-art specialized tertiary and quaternary care for
adults and children throughout the Midwest. Ongoing clinical trials
have recruited from across the country.

Education within the Department includes a commitment to medical
student education, an ACGME accredited residency program of 20
residents, and fellowships in Head & Neck Oncologic and
Reconstructive Surgery and Laryngology.

The Department currently has 29 active extramural grants with a
total budget of over $25 million, as well as collaborations with
related programs across the University of Wisconsin campus such as
the Wisconsin Surgical Outcomes Research Program (WiSOR), the
Waisman Center for Individuals with Developmental Delay, and
through the Head & Neck Specialized Program of Research
Excellence (SPORE) funding.

For those interested in research, deep research infrastructure
support, including patient reported outcomes research, includes
access to research cores in Clinical Trials Research, Qualitative
Research, Statistical Analysis and Research Programming, and
Histology as well as broad support of grant writing and the
application process, grant compliance and grant management. Strong
collaborations exist between the Engineering Department and
Biomedical Engineering with one of the most vibrant Innovation and
Design Hubs in the country. Innovative interests are strongly
encouraged and supported. Extensive expertise and unique
opportunities exist in “big data” and multi-institutional
collaborations.

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck surgery is led by
Department Chair, Dr. Sandra Lin. Dr. David Zopf leads the Division
of Pediatric Otolaryngology. Mentorship opportunities will be
supported within the Department and throughout the School of
Medicine and Public Health.

Compensation:

Negotiable, 12 Month

Required Qualifications:

• Wisconsin Medical license by start date of position.
• Board eligibility or certification in Otolaryngology-Head &

Neck Surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck
Surgery (ABOHNS) or by the American Osteopathic Boards of
Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
(AOBOOHNS) by the appointment start date.

• Completion of a Pediatric Otolaryngology fellowship training

program or equivalent by the appointment start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The applicant should have command of the core knowledge and

understanding of medical sciences relevant to these regions and
advanced diagnostic and medical and surgical management skills for
pediatric patients with complex otolaryngologic disorders.

• For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on

CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the
department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public
Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or
Professor on the CHS Track.

• For an appointment at Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical

Professor rank on CT Track, candidates will meet criteria
established by the department and as outlined in the School of
Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment
to Associate or Professor on the CT Track.

Education:

MD or DO, or equivalent required

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current
employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under .
You will be prompted to upload a current CV and a Cover Letter
detailing each of the following:

• Your interest in the position of Pediatric Otolaryngologist at

UW SMPH

• Your experience and clinical and/or academic interests within

Pediatric Otolaryngology

The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 1, 2026,
however, the position will remain open, and applications may be
considered until the position is filled.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1
waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position,
neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver
fees.

Contact Information:

KJ Ellis, Faculty Recruiter, KJ.Ellis@wisc.edu ,
608-264-3004

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