Pediatric Infectious Disease - Clinical Assistant / Associate / Professor

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Retirement options

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

The University of Florida Health 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.

Qualifications

• MD degree or equivalent with Florida licensure or eligibility in Pediatrics
• Board certification in General Pediatrics required/eligible
• Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Disease and board certification/eligibility preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Care for children with a broad range of infectious diseases, including transplant-related infections
• Contribute to infection prevention, HIV care, travel medicine, telemedicine and OPAT; engage in regional outreach clinics

Skills

Clinical skills

Teaching skills

Education

MD degree or equivalent

Pediatric board certification (General Pediatrics)

Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Disease

Job description

Pediatric Infectious Disease - Clinical Assistant / Associate / Professor

Job No: 541495

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Health Care Administration/Support, Medicine/Physicians

Department: 29093000 - MD-PEDS-INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Job Description

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 Children's 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 Florida's academic health center, is the country's 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 UF's academic health center, is currently the highest-ranked medical school in Florida. UF Health Shands, UF Health's 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 Children's Hospital, which was named one of the best Children's Hospital in Florida in the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Nationally ranked in four pediatric specialties, UF Health Shands Children's Hospital provides the full spectrum of pediatric specialty services and is among the top children's hospitals in the Southeast US. UF Health Shands Children's 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 Children's Hospital represents the only quaternary-care academic pediatric center in North Florida. The children's hospital has 208 beds, including fully-equipped pediatric and neonatal intensive care units. UF Health Shands Children's Hospital is part of the Children's Miracle Network's 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 therapies. In 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, farmer's 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 http://www.naces.org/.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.