The Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Children’s Nebraska is seeking a candidate for a two-year Clinical Instructor position within its growing academic and clinical program. The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative team that includes 3 pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons, six advanced practice providers, and an experienced multidisciplinary support team dedicated to delivering exception care.
The goal of this pathway is to educate and develop future academic, clinical, and research leaders in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. Upon completion of the pathway, the surgeon should have clinical expertise in all aspects of pre, intra, and postoperative management of infants, children, and adults with congenital heart disease.
The successful candidate will participate in the comprehensive care of pediatric cardiac surgery patients across the full continuum of treatment, including preoperative evaluation, intraoperative involvement in complex surgical repairs, and postoperative management within the Cardiac Care Unit. The role also includes active engagement in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows within a collaborative academic environment. In addition, the candidate will be expected to contribute to the division's academic mission by completing at least one scholarly or research project during the appointment period.
The Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Heart Center at Children’s Nebraska is home to a premier comprehensive congenital heart program that provides care all throughout the region. The Heart Center includes 33 pediatric cardiology faculty members, 3 pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons, 10 pediatric cardiac intensivists, 6 pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists, and a highly skilled group of nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Our Cardiac Care Unit employs a “door to door” acuity-adaptable care model, ensuring comprehensive care for cardiac patients from admission to discharge. The Heart Center is also a certified Aetna Institute of Excellence for pediatric congenital heart surgery.
Children's Nebraska is the region's only full-service pediatric specialty healthcare center and a freestanding pediatric teaching hospital dedicated to advancing clinical care, education, research, patient experience, and safety. Physicians enjoy the resources of a leading children's hospital while practicing in a collegial environment that values collaboration, innovation, and academic excellence.
At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the region’s only freestanding pediatric health system, we are committed to delivering world-class expertise close to home — from primary care to more than 50 pediatric specialty services serving families across a five-state region and beyond.
Children’s is home to Nebraska’s only Level IV regional neonatal intensive care unit, the state’s first and only Level I pediatric trauma center, and Nebraska’s only nationally ranked Level 4 epilepsy center dedicated exclusively to children. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025-26 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranked among the nation’s best in nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, and pulmonology and lung surgery.
As an independent, nonprofit organization, we lead with a People First philosophy that emphasizes safety, belonging and shared purpose. We celebrate a diverse, inclusive environment where every team member can bring their authentic selves to work and thrive personally and professionally. Wellbeing is a strategic priority, with programs and initiatives in place to support team members’ mental, social, emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
Children’s Nebraska is consistently recognized for excellence as an employer, including being named a top in-state employer by Forbes and receiving the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals. Children’s also is the only healthcare system in the state to earn the Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health from Mental Health America.
Together, our providers, researchers, nurses and team members are redefining what’s possible in pediatric healthcare and strengthening the future of children and families in our communities.
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