Job Description

Academic Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Professor of Pediatrics – GI

All Ranks, Non-Tenure Track

Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at the Department of Pediatrics /University of Missouri is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join our academic GI practice at Assistant/Associate Professor Rank. Our dynamic and collegial team of pediatric specialists provide cutting-edge treatment for pediatric gastrointestinal problems.
The new Children's Hospital, which opened in June 2024, is designed with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring a supportive and healing environment for our patients, their families, and our staff.

Job Highlights:

• Academic Faculty Position with Opportunities to teach medical students and residents.
• Responsibilities include outpatient and inpatient duties.
• Highly collaborative practice with share 1- in -4 call.
• State-of-the-art Facilities
  • New Level 3 NICU with 60 private rooms.
  • Newly constructed Children’s Hospital with 205 rooms.
  • A specialized 16-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
• Research Opportunities - Opportunity for involvement in clinical and/or translational research.
• Collaborative Environment - Work closely with other sub-specialists in multidisciplinary clinics.
• Outstanding work/life balance with an emphasis on physician wellbeing
• Competitive salary with incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive university benefits package including 8% retirement match and tuition benefits for your family.

About Columbia, MO: 
Columbia offers a blend of picturesque parks, award-winning cuisine, vibrant arts, and superb shopping, proving itself to be “more than a college town” and “surprisingly sophisticated.”

• Rated as one of the Top 10 most livable college towns in America by Strategistico.com July 2022
• #6 Most affordable outdoorsy places to live by Realator.com June 2022
• #28 of the Best Places to Live in the US from CBS News April 2022
• Enjoy a low cost of living and excellent schools in a city that has experienced a 20% population growth since 2016.

If you are excited about the prospect of shaping the future of pediatric healthcare, we would love to hear from you. Contact us today to embark on this rewarding journey!  For more information contact Lori Schutte at [email protected].

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city feel, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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