Pediatric Infectious Disease Clinical Assistant Associate Professor

Classification Title:

Pediatric Infectious Disease - Clinical Assistant / Associate / Professor

Classification Minimum Requirements:

*M.D degree or equivalent and be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Florida in Pediatrics and be board certified in General Pediatrics.
*Completed a fellowship program in Pediatric Infectious Disease and be board certified / board eligible in Pediatric Infectious Disease.
*Strong clinical and teaching skills

Job Description:

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine is seeking a board-certified/board eligible pediatrician to join the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Clinical Assistant Clinical Associate or Clinical Professor level in a non-tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate will provide clinical services across both inpatient and outpatient settings with opportunities to care for children with a broad range of infectious diseases including transplant-related infections. Additional responsibilities and opportunities may include advancing the safety quality and consistency of infectious diseases care across the department; infection prevention and control; HIV care; travel medicine; telemedicine and distance-based care; outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT); and regional outreach clinics. Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We are a growing and collegial division within the UF College of Medicine providing comprehensive pediatric infectious diseases care at UF Health Shands Childrens Hospital the only quaternary-care academic pediatric center in North Central Florida and a major referral center for children with complex medical conditions. The division offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for clinical innovation education quality improvement and scholarly activity.

UF Health-Pediatrics

UF Health the University of Floridas academic health center is the countrys only academic health center with six health-related colleges located on a single contiguous campus. The colleges major research centers and institutes and clinical enterprise focus on building collaborative specialized clinical services centered on quality and innovation. The UF College of Medicine the largest college within UFs academic health center is currently the highest-ranked medical school in Florida. UF Health Shands UF Healths private not-for-profit hospital system includes seven hospitals a state-designated Level I trauma center a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit a regional burn center and an emergency air and ground transport program.

The Department of Pediatrics clinical services are delivered at UF Health Shands Childrens Hospital which was named one of the best Childrens Hospital in Florida in the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Nationally ranked in four pediatric specialties UF Health Shands Childrens Hospital provides the full spectrum of pediatric specialty services and is among the top childrens hospitals in the Southeast US. UF Health Shands Childrens Hospital provides care for the children of Florida and is a major destination center for pediatric patients who require specialized attention for complex medical problems.

UF Health Shands Childrens Hospital represents the only quaternary-care academic pediatric center in North Florida. The childrens hospital has 208 beds including fully-equipped pediatric and neonatal intensive care units. UF Health Shands Childrens Hospital is part of the Childrens Miracle Networks alliance of premier hospitals for children.

The Department of Pediatrics is committed to fostering innovation and advancing discovery in the biomedical and psychosocial aspects of child health and human development educating and training pediatric scientists and directly translating basic scientific discoveries into new patient-oriented the most recent fiscal year the department was home to over $30.5M in sponsored research.

UF Health faculty work in multidisciplinary teams with researchers in the five other Health Science Center colleges as well as those from across the University. The focus of team efforts is often grown out of the Centers and Institutes including the Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute the UF Genetics Institute the Powell Gene Therapy Center and the UF Health Cancer Center.

Gainesville Florida

Gainesville FL is a vibrant city that offers a mix of culture outdoor beauty and a dynamic community atmosphere. The city touted as one of the more affordable cost-of-living communities in Florida is surrounded by stunning natural attractions like the Florida Museum of Natural History Paynes Prairie Preserve crystal clear freshwater springs and several scenic parks making it ideal for outdoor adventures. Gainesville also has a strong sense of community and is recognized for its festivals farmers markets and various dining options downtown. The historic Hippodrome Theatre is the perfect place to indulge in live performances or independent films. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy many Division I NCAA sports (Go Gators).

We Offer Exceptional Benefits

• Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous Retirement Options to Secure Your Future
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off Package (including 11 paid holidays as well as paid family sick and vacation leave)
• Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Qualifications:

Qualifications refer to evidence-based or demonstrated knowledge skills abilities and experiences required for the role. For TEAMS positions the required qualifications should reflect Classification Minimum Requirements. For Faculty roles these qualifications may reflect college-specific requirements needed for success in the role.

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Preferred:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications should include a cover letter curriculum vitae and names and contact information for three professional references or three letters of reference.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a sufficient applicant pool has been established.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Required Experience:

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