The University of Chicago's Department of Medicine, Section of Nephrology, is searching for a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointee will provide patient care for patients with chronic kidney disease, end-stage kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and post-transplant general nephrology care at our Hyde Park locations. This appointee’s work will focus on outpatient nephrology and inpatient nephrologic care with a focus on critical care nephrology and will maintain an active and productive clinical portfolio. Other duties include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity.
Compensation is dependent upon qualifications. This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, and 3) be Board Certified or Eligible in nephrology.
We especially welcome applicants with experience in inpatient hospital care as well as outpatient in-center dialysis therapies, who may have the opportunity to become a Medical Director or Co-Director of one of our off-site dialysis facilities.
To be considered, interested applicants must apply through The University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/195126. Applicants must upload a CV including bibliography and a cover letter. Review of applications will begin after October 18, 2026.
For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.
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Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.
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