Open Faculty Positions
Pediatric Pulmonologists
- Stanford University
- CE - Clinician Educator
- Opening at: May 13 2026 - 9:00am PDT
The Stanford Department of Pediatrics is committed to advancing the health of infants, children, and adolescents through innovative medical care, research, education, training, and advocacy. With over 400 pediatricians and pediatric subspecialties, our department is one of the largest in the Stanford University School of Medicine. Ranked among the top in the nation by US News and World Report, we attract medical students, interns, postdoctoral scholars, residents, fellows, and faculty from around the world. We offer broad-based training in general pediatrics, critical care and pediatric subspecialties within a variety of ambulatory, inpatient and community settings. Integrated with our educational activities, these programs provide hands-on learning to equip our graduates with the skills they'll need as future advocates of children's health.
The Department of Pediatrics is a dynamic, stimulating place to work and because we are focused on growth and improved excellence, our faculty and staff have particularly challenging and rewarding roles.
The Division of Pulmonary, Asthma and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine/Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is recruiting two Clinician Educators as a Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor. We are particularly interested in candidates who have additional experience in lung transplant and/or training in sleep medicine. The major criterion for appointment as Clinician Educators is excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, teaching, administrative and/or scholarship appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.
Academic rank and line will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
The successful candidate will possess expertise in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine. Engaging in research activities, across the full range of Stanford University, is highly encouraged. Teaching of medical students, residents and fellows will be an important component of the position.
This position will be located primarily at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. The successful candidate may also provide inpatient clinical care at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. The clinical teams serve a diverse patient population, with a broad range of pulmonary conditions. The successful candidate will participate in the didactics of medical students, residents and fellows. Contributing to research, quality improvement and program development is strongly encouraged. This position is part of the larger, cohesive group of Pediatric Pulmonologists at Stanford University and Stanford Medicine Children’s Health.
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
An MD/DO degree and Board Certification in Pediatrics, and either Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine and a California Medical License by the time of hire. Candidates with Board eligibility or certification in Lung Transplant or Sleep Medicine as well as Pulmonary Medicine will receive strong consideration. It is expected that candidates are outstanding clinicians with dedication to teaching and mentoring trainees.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu.
The university’s central functions of research and education depend on freedom of thought, and expression. The Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and cover letter with an optional discussion of how your work and experience fosters additional dimensions to the university’s mission and values.
The expected base pay range for this position is:
Clinical Assistant Professor: $231,000 - $245,000
Clinical Associate Professor: $267,000 - $279,000
Clinical Professor: $322,000 - $352,000
This pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It does not include all components of the School of Medicine’s faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs. For more information about compensation and our wide-range of benefits, including housing assistance, please contact the hiring department.
Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
For questions, please contact:
Cissy Si, MD
Search Chair
Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics – Pulmonary Medicine
C/O Samantha Elgelda
To learn more about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit: http://med.stanford.edu/pediatrics.html