About this role
Job Description
The Duke University Department of Pediatrics invites applications for a clinical position at the Medical Assistant Professor or Medical Associate Professor level in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes . We seek a dedicated and collaborative pediatric endocrinologist with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and medical education. Applicants must hold an MD or MD/PhD degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric endocrinology through the American Board of Pediatrics.
Position Overview
The successful candidate will join a dynamic and nationally recognized division with a strong tradition of excellence in clinical care, education, and research. Clinical responsibilities will be tailored to the candidates expertise and professional interests and will include outpatient and inpatient care, in-person and telehealth services, clinical consultation, and teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows. Opportunities to participate in clinical research, quality improvement, and program development are encouraged.
About the Division
The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes is home to seven full-time faculty members, one Advanced Practice Provider and three fellows engaged in a broad range of clinical, educational, and research activities. Our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive care for children and adolescents with endocrine disorders, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes, thyroid disease and thyroid cancer, disorders of growth and puberty, metabolic bone disease, lipid disorders, and gender-related endocrine care.
Our clinical program operates across three outpatient locations in Durham and includes a robust diabetes practice caring for more than 900 patients. We are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative, and accessible care while advancing patient safety, clinical outcomes, and the education of future pediatric endocrinologists.
The division has a longstanding record of national recognition in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes and has received the Department of Pediatrics Teaching Award five times over the past decade, reflecting our strong commitment to education and mentorship.
Faculty benefit from Duke's highly collaborative academic environment, with opportunities to pursue clinical and translational research through partnerships across the university and medical center, including the Duke Molecular Physiology Institute and the Duke Clinical Research Institute . We welcome candidates interested in developing innovative clinical programs, expanding access to specialty care, and advancing research in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes.
Living and Working in the Research Triangle
Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina, in the heart of the Research Triangle, a nationally recognized center for healthcare, higher education, technology, and innovation. Anchored by Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University, the region offers a vibrant and diverse community, outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities, and an exceptional quality of life.
To learn more about Duke and the Greater Triangle community, visit community.duke.edu .
Duke University School of Medicine: Department of Pediatrics
Duke has a long tradition of excellence in Pediatrics, dating back to Dr. Wilburt C. Davison, who was the first dean of Duke University School of Medicine and also served as the first chair of Pediatrics at Duke. Many of our faculty are leaders in their fields and are members of prestigious national and international organizations, including the Society for Pediatric Research, American Pediatric Society, American Board of Pediatrics, and Institute of Medicine, among others. Our department currently includes approximately 200 faculty, 75 residents, and 60 subspecialty fellows. We have placed major emphasis on our training programs, and we offer outstanding residency training experiences in pediatrics and medicine-pediatrics and superb fellowship training experiences in almost all pediatric subspecialties. Our faculty, fellows, and residents are involved in a wide array of clinical, translational, and basic research programs and take advantage of the spirit of collaboration that characterizes Duke.
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.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, please attach your CV, select SUBMIT APPLICATION, and complete the application questions.
Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to:
Robert Benjamin, MD
Chief, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
Professor of Pediatrics
Duke University Medical Center
Office: 919-684-8359