Job Summary

Children's Hospital of Michigan has been a cornerstone of pediatric medicine since 1886 — Michigan's first and largest children's hospital, nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report, and home to one of the most advanced NICUs in the region. You'll join a well-established division of 11 faculty and 9 fellows operating across two premier sites: a Level IV regional NICU at CHM and a Level III NICU at Hutzel Women's Hospital. This academic position offers genuine protected research time, robust intramural funding during your first five years, and a mentorship culture designed to help junior faculty thrive. If you're looking for a place to build a meaningful clinical and academic career, this is it.

• Neonatology faculty position within the Detroit Medical Center system (CHM + HWH)
• CHM Level IV regional perinatal center: 45-bed private-room NICU, average daily census of 37
• Advanced capabilities including neonatal ECMO, congenital heart surgery, 6-bed NeuroNICU, HFOV, jet ventilators, and active cooling transport
• HWH Level III: 45-bed NICU with high-risk MFM program and Special Care Nursery
• Fetal Assessment Clinic and Fetal Care Center providing multidisciplinary prenatal counseling
• Multidisciplinary developmental follow-up program (neuropsychologist, dietitian, PM&R)
• Dedicated pediatric-neonatal transport with nitric oxide and HFV capability
• Teaching and mentoring responsibilities with 25+ pediatric residents annually, plus fellows and medical students
• Active participation in QI initiatives and basic science, clinical translational, or clinical research
• Alternative nocturnist track available (~10 night calls/month, 15 hours each)
• Night and weekend call expected
• Visa sponsorship available

• Compensation and academic rank commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Protected research/administrative time commensurate with funding
• Intramural research funding available during first 5 years of appointment
• Clinical Research Institute support: infrastructure and dedicated personnel
• Strong junior faculty mentorship program
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Deferred compensation program
• Relocation assistance

• MD, DO, or MD/PhD required
• Board certified or board eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics
• Strong interest in education and research

Detroit is a city in the middle of a compelling reinvention — a global hub for automotive innovation now equally known for its thriving arts scene, world-class dining, and deeply rooted community pride. You'll find an affordable cost of living that's rare among major metro areas, with neighborhoods ranging from walkable Midtown and Corktown to spacious suburban communities with top-rated schools just outside the city. The region sits along the Detroit River with easy access to Lake St. Clair, offering boating, waterfront parks, and outdoor recreation across all four seasons. With major league sports, a legendary music heritage, and proximity to both Chicago and Toronto, Detroit offers a quality of life that consistently surprises those who experience it.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.