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Full Time Lansing, MI Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration Healthcare, Other Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician
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Karl Desch, MD Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Search Committee Chair [email protected] | 734-763-4109
Who We Are
The Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at the University of Michigan is recruiting a faculty neonatologist to join our team at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow (UMH-Sparrow) in Lansing, Michigan. This is a full-time clinical position that combines high-acuity community neonatology with the benefits of a University of Michigan faculty appointment, including access to academic resources, teaching, and statewide collaboration.
Required Qualifications*
About The Role
Includes a clinical faculty appointment at the University of Michigan with academic rank commensurate with experience. Faculty may participate in teaching, mentoring, scholarly work, and divisional academic activities.
Ideal Candidates
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Underfill Statement
Note: This position is posted as Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor. Rank of selected candidate is dependent upon qualifications.
Background Screening
University of Michigan Health System conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
261950
Working Title
Faculty - Neonatologist - UMH-Sparrow
Job Title
CLINICAL PROFESSOR
Work Location
Lansing
Lansing, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM Pediatrics-Neonatal Perinat
Posting Begin/End Date
1/14/2026 - 12/31/2026
Career Interest
Instructional - Regular Clinical
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Full Time Lansing, MI Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration Healthcare, Other Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician
Apply now
The Apply button takes you to the employer's application page.
About The Role
How to Apply
For Inquiries Or Referrals, Contact
Karl Desch, MD Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Search Committee Chair [email protected] | 734-763-4109
Who We Are
The Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at the University of Michigan is recruiting a faculty neonatologist to join our team at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow (UMH-Sparrow) in Lansing, Michigan. This is a full-time clinical position that combines high-acuity community neonatology with the benefits of a University of Michigan faculty appointment, including access to academic resources, teaching, and statewide collaboration.
Required Qualifications*
About The Role
- Provide clinical care in a 35-bed Level III NICU and a 12-bed Special Care Nursery
- NICU manages 700-800 admissions annually, with high-frequency ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide, and therapeutic hypothermia
- Team includes neonatologists, APPs, fellows, and residents
- Participate in academic case conferences and QI initiatives with Michigan Medicine
- Collaborate with MSU College of Human Medicine faculty and contribute to trainee education
- Optional service opportunities may be available at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
Includes a clinical faculty appointment at the University of Michigan with academic rank commensurate with experience. Faculty may participate in teaching, mentoring, scholarly work, and divisional academic activities.
Ideal Candidates
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
- Committed to clinical excellence, collaboration, and education
- Comfortable in a high-acuity, community-based NICU with academic affiliation
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Underfill Statement
Note: This position is posted as Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor. Rank of selected candidate is dependent upon qualifications.
Background Screening
University of Michigan Health System conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
261950
Working Title
Faculty - Neonatologist - UMH-Sparrow
Job Title
CLINICAL PROFESSOR
Work Location
Lansing
Lansing, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM Pediatrics-Neonatal Perinat
Posting Begin/End Date
1/14/2026 - 12/31/2026
Career Interest
Instructional - Regular Clinical
Apply Now Contact
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