Assistant Professor in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care at Yale University – United States

Summary

Yale University School of Medicine seeks an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics on the Academic Clinician Track to join the Section of Critical Care. The role focuses on providing high‑quality intensive care for pediatric and adult congenital cardiac patients, heart transplant recipients, and those requiring mechanical circulatory support. Responsibilities include clinical care, education of trainees, program development, research collaboration, quality improvement, and unit administration. Candidates must be board‑certified or board‑eligible in Pediatric Critical Care or Pediatric Cardiology, with a strong record in congenital cardiac care. The position offers an annual salary of $250,000–$300,000 USD, incentive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package. Applications are accepted until the position is filled, with a deadline of October 22, 2028.

Key Facts

Department	School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Critical Care
Position Type	Assistant Professor of Pediatrics – Academic Clinician Track
Discipline	Pediatrics
Research Area	Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care
Salary	$250,000–$300,000 USD
Funding	Salary
Deadline	2028-10-22
Required Documents	Curriculum vitae (CV), Cover letter, List of three references
Employer Address	333 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT 06520-8064, USA
Employer Contact	E. Vincent S. Faustino, MD, MHS; [email protected]

About the Project

The faculty member will contribute to the development and expansion of Yale's advanced pediatric cardiac intensive care program, collaborating on research studies, clinical program development, and quality‑improvement projects within the Section of Critical Care. The role supports multidisciplinary efforts to improve outcomes for congenital heart disease, heart transplant, and mechanical circulatory support patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality intensive care to paediatric patients with congenital heart disease and complex cardiac conditions
• Care for adult patients with congenital cardiac conditions in collaboration with Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery teams
• Manage intensive care of paediatric heart transplant patients
• Provide care for paediatric patients requiring mechanical circulatory support
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop Yale's paediatric cardiac intensive care programme
• Participate in research studies, clinical programme development and quality‑improvement initiatives
• Contribute to scholarly activities and clinical improvement projects
• Educate and mentor medical students, residents, fellows and advanced practice providers
• Participate in the administration of the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
• Support patient safety efforts and initiatives to improve clinical outcomes and care quality

Required Skills

• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Pediatric Critical Care or Pediatric Cardiology
• Dual training in Pediatric Critical Care and Cardiology (preferred)
• Demonstrated record of excellence in clinical care of congenital cardiac patients
• Interest in academic collaboration, research, clinical education, programme development, and quality‑safety improvement

Who Should Apply

Applicants who are board‑certified or board‑eligible pediatric critical care or pediatric cardiology physicians, preferably with dual training, and who have demonstrated excellence in caring for congenital cardiac patients. Candidates should be interested in clinical education, program development, research collaboration, and quality‑improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Incentive compensation
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

About the Employer

Yale University's School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Critical Care, operates the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Yale‑New Haven Children’s Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut. The institution emphasizes advanced clinical care, education, research collaboration, and quality improvement in pediatric cardiac critical care.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary range for this position?

The advertised annual wage range is $250,000–$300,000 USD.

When is the application deadline?

The listed application deadline is October 22, 2028, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

How should I apply?

Submit your CV, cover letter, and list of three references through Yale's Interfolio portal at https://apply.interfolio.com/196203.

Who can I contact for more information?

E. Vincent S. Faustino, MD, MHS, via email [email protected].