Diabetes and Endocrinology & the Center for Better Health and Nutrition - Faculty

The Division of Diabetes and Endocrinology at Cincinnati Children's is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor for a clinical faculty position. The ideal candidate will direct innovative clinical care broadly relevant to overweight, obesity, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Candidates can join existing strong teams focused on weight management, prediabtes and type 2 diabetes. The candidate will divide their effort between patient care (80%) and academic activities (20%). Clinical responsibilities will include outpatient clinics with Endocrinology and the Center for Better Health and Nutrition and inpatient service with Endocrinology.

About the Division of Diabetes and Endocrinology

The Division of Diabetes and Endocrinology, ranked # 1 in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 edition, is nationally recognized for its leadership in the care of children and adolescents with a broad range of endocrine disorders, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes, metabolic bone diseases, thyroid cancer, growth and puberty disorders, and complex conditions such as Turner syndrome, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and endocrine complications of childhood cancer therapy.

Our faculty are at the forefront of clinical excellence and innovation, consistently advancing standards of care through impactful quality improvement initiatives. We have also built a robust research infrastructure that supports a dynamic portfolio of clinical, translational, and basic science investigations. Faculty members are widely published in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and have played key leadership roles in the development of clinical practice guidelines. Their scholarly contributions have significantly influenced the advancement of endocrine care and research both nationally and internationally.

The division provides a full range of modern diagnostic techniques in-house as many hormonal assays are run in our own laboratory and our institution. The division currently employs 25 clinical and research MD and/or PhD faculty, further supported by a large group of nurses, medical assistants, nurse practitioners, nutritionists, social workers, psychologists, exercise physiologists and certified diabetes educators. The division currently has 12 fellows in training through an ACGME-approved fellowship program.

About the Center for Better Health and Nutrition

The Center for Better Health and Nutrition (CBHN) is the obesity prevention and treatment program of the Heart Institute at Cincinnati Children’s. Our team develops community-based programs to reverse the growing trend of obesity and its related health complications. Our goal is to help young people achieve successful long-term changes in their weight and health. This is done by looking for any underlying causes of obesity, as well as any medical complications. Another aspect of CBHN is @cincy_healthworks. This program promotes healthier eating habits and increased physical activity, and is designed to help patients and their families set realistic and achievable goals. We are also actively involved in research to help advance the science of obesity prevention and treatment for youth. Together, a team of experts focuses on the medical, nutritional, exercise, sleep, psychological, and social needs of each patient. The team helps more than 1,200 patients each year with roughly 5,000 medical visits at 12 different sites including 2 school-based clinics.

Qualified applicants must

• Have an MD or MD/PhD and be board- eligible or board certified in Pediatric Endocrinology

• Have or be willing to be obesity board medicine certified. https://www.abom.org/

• Provide outpatient care at the Main Campus and satellite locations

• Be willing to supervise the inpatient and consultation service

• Participate in the training of fellows, residents and students

• Those trained in Medicine and Pediatrics are also encouraged to apply

About Cincinnati Children’s

• Consistently ranks among the nation’s top pediatric institutions.

• 762 licensed beds and faculty oversight of 350 well baby and NICU beds in the region.

• Over 170,000 Emergency Department visits and 33,000 admissions per year

• Consistently ranks among the top 3 in NIH funding (>$300 million in extramural research funding in 2023)

About Cincinnati, a hidden jewel in the Midwest!

• Offers the allure of a larger metropolis while maintaining its charm and small-town character

• Diverse economy (5 Fortune 500 & 15 Fortune 1000 companies based here)

• Home to 3 major league sports teams and the Flying Pig Marathon

• Vibrant arts and theatre scene

• World-class dining options, historic architecture, beautiful parks, and countless family-friendly opportunities

• Affordable housing, and short commute times makes for an extraordinary quality of life

 

Primary Location

Location T

 

Schedule

Full time

 

Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Department

Endocrinology

 

Employee Status

Regular

 

FTE

1

 

Weekly Hours

40

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability