University of Southern California
Associate or Professor of Clinical Pediatrics-CHLA
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Associate or Professor of Clinical Pediatrics-CHLA Compensation
Base pay range: $309,457.00/yr - $339,179.00/yr. The annual base salary range for this position is $309,457-$339,179. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and external market and organizational considerations. About USC/CHLA
The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a member of the Trojan Family, which includes faculty, students, and staff. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and the Department of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC seek to recruit an internationally recognized physician leader to serve as
Chief of the Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine . CHLA’s Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine has been a pioneer for five decades in providing expert, specialized care for children with pulmonary and sleep disorders. CHLA is ranked in the top 10 in the U.S. and #1 on the West Coast on the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll for 2023-2024, and the Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine is ranked #11. The Division Chief reports to the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, and works closely with other Division Chiefs. The position includes an academic appointment at KSOM at the level of Associate Professor or Professor, appropriate to training and experience. Applicants are required to have an MD or comparable degree, outstanding qualifications in clinical care, education, and research, board certification in Pediatrics with subspecialty certifications in Pediatric Pulmonology and preferably Sleep Medicine. Responsibilities
The Division Chief will oversee the clinical, research, and educational activities of the division, lead recruitment efforts, and ensure career mentoring for division faculty and fellows. The Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine is currently comprised of 13 faculty, 7 fellows, and 75 staff members including nurses, dietitians, technicians, social workers, and administrative personnel. The division treats children with a wide range of complex pulmonary and sleep disorders, including asthma, cystic fibrosis, congenital central hypoventilation syndrome, aerodigestive disorders, infant chronic lung disease, respiratory failure, interstitial lung disease, pneumonia and other conditions from infancy through adolescence and young adulthood. The program also diagnoses and treats the full spectrum of sleep disorders in our AASM-certified Sleep Center. The division participates in regional, national, and international research efforts, including membership in the Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) Collaborative and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Therapeutics Development Network, and active participation in the Aerodigestive Society. Notably, the division was among those receiving a $1.5 million grant from HRSA to develop a leadership program for pediatric pulmonology health care professionals. Strong administrative, clinical, research, and financial support will be provided, including staff, infrastructure, endowments, and institutional resources. Qualifications
MD or comparable degree with outstanding qualifications in clinical care, education, and research. Board-certified in Pediatrics with subspecialty certifications in Pediatric Pulmonology and preferably Sleep Medicine. Academic appointment at KSOM at the level of Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with training and experience. Diversity and Equal Opportunity
CHLA and USC are equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employers committed to building a vibrant and culturally diverse community of faculty. Individuals from underrepresented groups in medicine are especially encouraged to apply. How to apply / Inquiries
Inquiries about the position should be sent to the Chair of the Advisory Search Committee: Ron Ferdman, MD, Chief, Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Pasadena Guild Chair in Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC. Email: rferdman@chla.usc.edu. Phone: 323-361-2501. Fax: 323-361-1191. Job ID: REQ20158518. Posted Date: 07/25/2025. Apply. Current employees apply here.
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Associate or Professor of Clinical Pediatrics-CHLA Compensation
Base pay range: $309,457.00/yr - $339,179.00/yr. The annual base salary range for this position is $309,457-$339,179. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and external market and organizational considerations. About USC/CHLA
The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a member of the Trojan Family, which includes faculty, students, and staff. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and the Department of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC seek to recruit an internationally recognized physician leader to serve as
Chief of the Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine . CHLA’s Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine has been a pioneer for five decades in providing expert, specialized care for children with pulmonary and sleep disorders. CHLA is ranked in the top 10 in the U.S. and #1 on the West Coast on the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll for 2023-2024, and the Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine is ranked #11. The Division Chief reports to the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, and works closely with other Division Chiefs. The position includes an academic appointment at KSOM at the level of Associate Professor or Professor, appropriate to training and experience. Applicants are required to have an MD or comparable degree, outstanding qualifications in clinical care, education, and research, board certification in Pediatrics with subspecialty certifications in Pediatric Pulmonology and preferably Sleep Medicine. Responsibilities
The Division Chief will oversee the clinical, research, and educational activities of the division, lead recruitment efforts, and ensure career mentoring for division faculty and fellows. The Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine is currently comprised of 13 faculty, 7 fellows, and 75 staff members including nurses, dietitians, technicians, social workers, and administrative personnel. The division treats children with a wide range of complex pulmonary and sleep disorders, including asthma, cystic fibrosis, congenital central hypoventilation syndrome, aerodigestive disorders, infant chronic lung disease, respiratory failure, interstitial lung disease, pneumonia and other conditions from infancy through adolescence and young adulthood. The program also diagnoses and treats the full spectrum of sleep disorders in our AASM-certified Sleep Center. The division participates in regional, national, and international research efforts, including membership in the Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) Collaborative and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Therapeutics Development Network, and active participation in the Aerodigestive Society. Notably, the division was among those receiving a $1.5 million grant from HRSA to develop a leadership program for pediatric pulmonology health care professionals. Strong administrative, clinical, research, and financial support will be provided, including staff, infrastructure, endowments, and institutional resources. Qualifications
MD or comparable degree with outstanding qualifications in clinical care, education, and research. Board-certified in Pediatrics with subspecialty certifications in Pediatric Pulmonology and preferably Sleep Medicine. Academic appointment at KSOM at the level of Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with training and experience. Diversity and Equal Opportunity
CHLA and USC are equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employers committed to building a vibrant and culturally diverse community of faculty. Individuals from underrepresented groups in medicine are especially encouraged to apply. How to apply / Inquiries
Inquiries about the position should be sent to the Chair of the Advisory Search Committee: Ron Ferdman, MD, Chief, Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Pasadena Guild Chair in Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC. Email: rferdman@chla.usc.edu. Phone: 323-361-2501. Fax: 323-361-1191. Job ID: REQ20158518. Posted Date: 07/25/2025. Apply. Current employees apply here.
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