Faculty Dermatology

About the Department

The University of Iowa Department of Dermatology is seeking a general medical dermatologist and a pediatric dermatologist to join its growing faculty. The department offers a highly collaborative, well-resourced academic environment with strong clinical support. This setting allows physicians to focus on patient care while pursuing academic, research, or program-building interests. There is meaningful opportunity to shape and grow clinical areas of focus, including pediatric dermatology, within a major tertiary care setting.

About the Role

These positions offer excellent work-life balance and flexibility, tailored to each candidate's clinical interests. The standard appointment is 80% clinical and 20% academic/research time. Physicians will prioritize outpatient clinical care, with options to engage in consultative inpatient dermatology if desired. Pediatric dermatology candidates will have opportunities to collaborate across pediatric subspecialties.

You will experience a wide variety of cases, including complex and rare dermatologic conditions, within Iowa's only academic, tertiary care hospital and its affiliated children's hospital. The role includes the opportunity to incorporate procedural dermatology based on individual interest. Night and weekend call is shared on a 1:16 rotation, featuring minimal night duties and light weekend rounds.

About the Community

Iowa City is graded A and named the best place to live in Iowa. It offers a diverse culture with a unique and engaging spirit, providing a cosmopolitan feel without metropolitan problems like traffic and pollution. The city is safe, affordable, and friendly, regularly earning national accolades for its quality of life.

The community boasts outstanding public schools, typically ranked in the top 1% nationally, and a vibrant downtown with seasonal festivities, great restaurants, and boutique shops. As a UNESCO City of Literature and home to the Writers Workshop, it offers abundant literary, musical, and cultural opportunities. The University of Iowa is a proud member of the Big Ten, and sports fans can enjoy Hawkeyes games. The area features incredible neighborhoods with gorgeous custom homes on large lots, and offers easy drive access to Cedar Rapids, Chicago, Madison, St. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha, and Minneapolis, along with international airport access.