Faculty Physician - Pediatric Gastroenterology – Academic Track, Clinical Scholarship

GastroenterologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$201.8K–$362.2K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

The Department of Pediatrics and The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota is seeking a board certified/eligible Pediatric Gastroenterologist at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank on an academic track to join the Pediatric Gastroenterology team.

A candidate with an interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease is desired but not required. The team comprises seven Pediatric Gastroenterology physicians and three Pediatric Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioners.

Position Highlights: This position will include clinical duties working in the MHealth Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital and Clinics.

Additional responsibilities will include participation in the instructing of medical students, residents, and fellows, clinical practice through MPhysicians, and participation in service activities on behalf of the department, the medical school, and your profession.

The successful candidate will participate in research projects and other academic/scholarly activities either as a collaborator or independent researcher and participate in faculty development activities tailored to the candidate’s career interests and goals. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE).

Faculty will be active in their national organizations and cultivate an academic environment for medical students, residents and faculty.

About the Division

The Division plays a leading and integral role in providing full spectrum of care in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition.

We are an active member of Improve Care Now (ICN) and our research portfolio consists of clinical research in the gastrointestinal complications of cystic fibrosis, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, nutrition, chronic pancreatitis, and medical education.

The Division is home to a nationally recognized program in pediatric pancreatology and total pancreatectomy, pancreatic islet autotransplantation and has a robust liver transplant program.

In addition, our division participates in the Rare Disease program at the University of Minnesota, recently recognized as a Center of Excellence by the National Organization of Rare Diseases.

The Division continues to maintain highest ambitions for excellence in all three of its major missions: patient services, teaching, and research.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Pediatric residency and three years fellowship-training program in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Board eligible/certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Licensed or ability to acquire medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

About the Department

The mission of the Department of Pediatrics is to generate new knowledge through research, to apply this new knowledge to the highest quality health care for the prevention and treatment of illness in children, and to provide the best possible education of the next generation of medical students, physicians, and other health professionals in childhood disease prevention, treatment, research, and advocacy. Through this mission the Department seeks to improve the lives of children in our community, nation, and the world.

Preferred Qualifications

This role is dually employed and applicants should complete the corresponding application for this position here Pay and Benefits: This role is dually employed by University of Minnesota Physicians and the University of Minnesota. Total salary is market competitive and based on AAMC salary benchmarks.

Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through M Physicians. The base salary range for this position is $201,800 - $362,200 commensurate with experience, qualifications, and cFTE. The salary from the University is dependent upon the academic effort of the person hired.

M Physicians provides the following benefits: Substantial 401K employer contribution. Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services. Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees. Malpractice insurance coverage.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. In addition, the University provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes low-cost medical, dental, pharmacy plans, and much more.

Additional information can be found here: M Physicians Benefits and University Benefits. Additional Requirements: An application for the corresponding academic component of this position should be submitted through the University’s employment site:.

M Health and Clinical Partnerships Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system.

This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to build a nationally known academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.

University of Minnesota The University of Minnesota is among the largest and most prestigious public research universities in the nation. The University Medical School is a world-class institution with a long history of leadership and discoveries that have changed the practice of medicine.

The nearly 3,000 outstanding faculty members are committed to achieving excellence in research, clinical care, and developing the next generation of health professionals. Community Information We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report.

The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport.

If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!

Explore Minnesota Greater Minneapolis – St. Paul Metropolitan Area #UMP University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine.

Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond. Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Company Overview: At University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), we are on a mission to deliver exceptional patient care, advance medicine through research, and train the next generation of health professionals.

M Physicians is the multi-specialty group practice for the University of Minnesota Medical School faculty clinicians, community-practice clinicians, advanced practice providers, and healthcare professionals.

We serve the land grant mission of the University by providing high quality specialty and primary care, innovative and leading-edge cures and treatments, and access to the latest evidence-based care to patients across the state of Minnesota and beyond.

Employment Update: As an organization deeply rooted in our community, it’s our responsibility to protect the wellbeing of our teams, provide a safe and healthy environment for those we serve, and to set an example for our neighbors. We take our obligation to care for our patients seriously.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide full-spectrum clinical care in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at MHealth Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital. Responsibilities include instructing medical students and residents, participating in research projects, and engaging in academic scholarly activities.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Pediatric residency and a three-year fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Candidates must be board certified or eligible in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology and hold or be able to acquire a Minnesota medical license and DEA.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Academic Scholarship

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$282k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $286k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Gastroenterology listings

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Living in Minneapolis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$365k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,682/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About University of Minnesota Physicians

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Minneapolis, MN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401K Employer Contribution
Well-being Program
CME Allowance
License/DEA Fee Reimbursement
Malpractice Coverage