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General Academic Pediatrics- Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
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University of Florida
General Academic Pediatrics- Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Jacksonville, Florida
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Adjunct Nursing Faculty - Pediatrics
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Galen College of Nursing
Adjunct Nursing Faculty - Pediatrics
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Assistant Professor WOT, Department of Pediatrics, The Center for Global Infectious Disease Research (CGIDR)
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University Of Washington
Assistant Professor WOT, Department of Pediatrics, The Center for Global Infectious Disease Research (CGIDR)
Seattle, Washington
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Pediatrics - Psychology (Assistant Professor)
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Baylor College of Medicine
Pediatrics - Psychology (Assistant Professor)
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Full Time Faculty - Pediatrics Lab/Clinical - College of Nursing
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Grand Canyon University
Full Time Faculty - Pediatrics Lab/Clinical - College of Nursing
Denver, Colorado
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General Academic Pediatrics- Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
University of Florida·Jacksonville, Florida
Job functions:
5,001-10,000 employees
Job Description
Job no: 541946
Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Jacksonville Campus
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Health Care Administration/Support, Medicine/Physicians
Department:30090000 - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE
Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Jacksonville Campus
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Health Care Administration/Support, Medicine/Physicians
Department:30090000 - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE
Classification Title:
CLIN AST/ASO/FULL PROF
Classification Minimum Requirements:
- Candidates should have a MD/DO in General Pediatrics
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Pediatrics.
- Eligible for licensure in the State of Florida.
Job Description:
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville is seeking a full-time General Pediatrician for a non-tenure-accruing faculty position within the Division of General Academic Pediatrics. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive pediatric primary care services while supporting the clinical, educational, academic, and service missions of the Department of Pediatrics.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated ambulatory pediatric practice experience, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to increasing patient access, volume, and service capacity within UF Health Pediatric Primary Care clinics. Responsibilities include patient care, clinic operations leadership, trainee education, quality improvement initiatives, and participation in departmental and institutional activities.
This position reports directly to the Chief of the Division of General Academic Pediatrics and the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville.
Position Summary
The General Pediatrician will provide comprehensive primary care services to infants, children, and adolescents while contributing to the growth and operational success of UF Health Pediatric Primary Care clinics. The physician will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care, support educational programs for learners, and participate in departmental initiatives that advance clinical excellence and community engagement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Provide comprehensive primary care services to infants, children, and adolescents in outpatient settings and
inpatient settings as assigned.
- Conduct well-child examinations, preventive care visits, developmental screenings, immunizations, and
management of acute and chronic pediatric conditions.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage a broad range of pediatric illnesses and conditions in accordance with evidence based practice standards.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and complete documentation of patient encounters within the electronic health record
(EHR).
- Maintain productivity standards and meet billing and coding expectations consistent with departmental and
institutional goals.
- Support continuity of care through coordination with specialists, ancillary services, and community resources.
Practice Growth and Operations
- Direct and support day-to-day clinic operations to promote efficient patient flow and high-quality service
delivery.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase patient volume, expand access to care, and grow the clinic's
patient base.
- Collaborate with departmental leadership to identify opportunities for service expansion and operational
improvement.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
- Support performance metrics related to access, productivity, quality, and patient experience.
Education and Academic Responsibilities
- Participate in the education, teaching, and supervision of medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcare learners.
- Serve as a role model and mentor for trainees by promoting excellence in clinical care and professionalism.
- Contribute to the academic mission of the Department through educational activities, curriculum development,
scholarly projects, or other academic efforts as appropriate.
- Participate in conferences, grand rounds, and continuing medical education activities.
Departmental and Institutional Service
- Represent the Division of General Academic Pediatrics and the Department of Pediatrics on institutional,
departmental, hospital, and community committees as assigned.
- Attend Department of Pediatrics faculty meetings, divisional meetings, conferences, and other required
institutional activities.
- Participate in community outreach and service initiatives that support pediatric health and wellness.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff on multidisciplinary clinical, educational, and quality improvement initiatives.
Compliance and Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain current licensure, certifications, credentialing, and privileges as required.
- Adhere to all University of Florida, UF Health, departmental, accreditation, and regulatory policies and
procedures.
- Maintain professional standards of conduct and ethical medical practice.
- Support a culture of patient safety, quality care, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
About UF Health:
UF Health is the Southeast’s premier academic health center and an integral part of the University of Florida. Our mission is to promote health through outstanding and high-quality patient care, innovative and rigorous education in the health professions and biomedical sciences, and research across the spectrum of basic, translational and clinical investigation. UF Health encompasses the Gainesville-based University of Florida colleges of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Health Professions, and Veterinary Medicine; the UF Health Shands family of hospitals in Gainesville; UF Health Jacksonville medical center; UF Health North; an academic campus in Jacksonville that is home to the UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville and includes degree programs offered by the colleges of Nursing and Pharmacy; UF Health St. Johns in St. Augustine; UF Health Neighborhood Hospital in Ocala; and our campus in Central Florida, which includes UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital and UF Health Leesburg Hospital. It also includes primary care and specialty practices throughout Central, North Central and northern Florida and Southeast Georgia. The UF Health network of hospitals and physician practices manages more than 3 million inpatient and outpatient visits each year, and serves patients from all 67 Florida counties, from across the nation and from dozens of countries around the world.
About College of Medicine – Jacksonville (COM-J):
The UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville is the largest of the three colleges at the Health Science Center Jacksonville. The college's 16 clinical science departments house more than 500 faculty members, 1,560 staff and 450 residents and fellows, as well as medical students from UF and around the country. We offer an incredible breadth of clinical training programs and proud to train many of best primary care providers and specialists throughout the region, the state and the country.
Research, discovery and innovation are critical aspects of our clinical campus and we have some of the country’s leading researchers at our locations searching for and finding new treatments and clinical options.
The UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville faculty, administrators, residents, fellows, students and staff work as a team in pursuit of our common mission — to heal, to comfort, to educate and to discover through quality health care, elimination of health disparities, medical education, innovation and research.
To learn more about our college, leadership, mission, faculty resources, and the city of Jacksonville visit
https://med.jax.ufl.edu/administrative-affairs/faculty-orientation-guide/.
Expected Salary:
Negotiable base on experience and academic appointment.
Preferred:
- Demonstrated success in practice growth, patient access improvement, and clinic operations management.
- Interest in quality improvement, community engagement, and pediatric population health initiatives.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The Search Committee will begin to review applications as soon as an applicant pool is identified. Please provide letter of intent and Curriculum Vitae.
The final candidate will be required to provide an 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 the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes
Advertised: 12 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled
University of Florida
General Academic Pediatrics- Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Jacksonville, Florida
New 20h ago5,001-10,000 employees
Job functions:
Job Description
Job no: 541946
Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Jacksonville Campus
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Health Care Administration/Support, Medicine/Physicians
Department:30090000 - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE
Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Jacksonville Campus
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Health Care Administration/Support, Medicine/Physicians
Department:30090000 - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE
Classification Title:
CLIN AST/ASO/FULL PROF
Classification Minimum Requirements:
- Candidates should have a MD/DO in General Pediatrics
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Pediatrics.
- Eligible for licensure in the State of Florida.
Job Description:
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville is seeking a full-time General Pediatrician for a non-tenure-accruing faculty position within the Division of General Academic Pediatrics. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive pediatric primary care services while supporting the clinical, educational, academic, and service missions of the Department of Pediatrics.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated ambulatory pediatric practice experience, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to increasing patient access, volume, and service capacity within UF Health Pediatric Primary Care clinics. Responsibilities include patient care, clinic operations leadership, trainee education, quality improvement initiatives, and participation in departmental and institutional activities.
This position reports directly to the Chief of the Division of General Academic Pediatrics and the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville.
Position Summary
The General Pediatrician will provide comprehensive primary care services to infants, children, and adolescents while contributing to the growth and operational success of UF Health Pediatric Primary Care clinics. The physician will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care, support educational programs for learners, and participate in departmental initiatives that advance clinical excellence and community engagement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Provide comprehensive primary care services to infants, children, and adolescents in outpatient settings and
inpatient settings as assigned.
- Conduct well-child examinations, preventive care visits, developmental screenings, immunizations, and
management of acute and chronic pediatric conditions.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage a broad range of pediatric illnesses and conditions in accordance with evidence based practice standards.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and complete documentation of patient encounters within the electronic health record
(EHR).
- Maintain productivity standards and meet billing and coding expectations consistent with departmental and
institutional goals.
- Support continuity of care through coordination with specialists, ancillary services, and community resources.
Practice Growth and Operations
- Direct and support day-to-day clinic operations to promote efficient patient flow and high-quality service
delivery.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase patient volume, expand access to care, and grow the clinic's
patient base.
- Collaborate with departmental leadership to identify opportunities for service expansion and operational
improvement.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
- Support performance metrics related to access, productivity, quality, and patient experience.
Education and Academic Responsibilities
- Participate in the education, teaching, and supervision of medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcare learners.
- Serve as a role model and mentor for trainees by promoting excellence in clinical care and professionalism.
- Contribute to the academic mission of the Department through educational activities, curriculum development,
scholarly projects, or other academic efforts as appropriate.
- Participate in conferences, grand rounds, and continuing medical education activities.
Departmental and Institutional Service
- Represent the Division of General Academic Pediatrics and the Department of Pediatrics on institutional,
departmental, hospital, and community committees as assigned.
- Attend Department of Pediatrics faculty meetings, divisional meetings, conferences, and other required
institutional activities.
- Participate in community outreach and service initiatives that support pediatric health and wellness.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff on multidisciplinary clinical, educational, and quality improvement initiatives.
Compliance and Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain current licensure, certifications, credentialing, and privileges as required.
- Adhere to all University of Florida, UF Health, departmental, accreditation, and regulatory policies and
procedures.
- Maintain professional standards of conduct and ethical medical practice.
- Support a culture of patient safety, quality care, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
About UF Health:
UF Health is the Southeast’s premier academic health center and an integral part of the University of Florida. Our mission is to promote health through outstanding and high-quality patient care, innovative and rigorous education in the health professions and biomedical sciences, and research across the spectrum of basic, translational and clinical investigation. UF Health encompasses the Gainesville-based University of Florida colleges of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Health Professions, and Veterinary Medicine; the UF Health Shands family of hospitals in Gainesville; UF Health Jacksonville medical center; UF Health North; an academic campus in Jacksonville that is home to the UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville and includes degree programs offered by the colleges of Nursing and Pharmacy; UF Health St. Johns in St. Augustine; UF Health Neighborhood Hospital in Ocala; and our campus in Central Florida, which includes UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital and UF Health Leesburg Hospital. It also includes primary care and specialty practices throughout Central, North Central and northern Florida and Southeast Georgia. The UF Health network of hospitals and physician practices manages more than 3 million inpatient and outpatient visits each year, and serves patients from all 67 Florida counties, from across the nation and from dozens of countries around the world.
About College of Medicine – Jacksonville (COM-J):
The UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville is the largest of the three colleges at the Health Science Center Jacksonville. The college's 16 clinical science departments house more than 500 faculty members, 1,560 staff and 450 residents and fellows, as well as medical students from UF and around the country. We offer an incredible breadth of clinical training programs and proud to train many of best primary care providers and specialists throughout the region, the state and the country.
Research, discovery and innovation are critical aspects of our clinical campus and we have some of the country’s leading researchers at our locations searching for and finding new treatments and clinical options.
The UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville faculty, administrators, residents, fellows, students and staff work as a team in pursuit of our common mission — to heal, to comfort, to educate and to discover through quality health care, elimination of health disparities, medical education, innovation and research.
To learn more about our college, leadership, mission, faculty resources, and the city of Jacksonville visit
https://med.jax.ufl.edu/administrative-affairs/faculty-orientation-guide/.
Expected Salary:
Negotiable base on experience and academic appointment.
Preferred:
- Demonstrated success in practice growth, patient access improvement, and clinic operations management.
- Interest in quality improvement, community engagement, and pediatric population health initiatives.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The Search Committee will begin to review applications as soon as an applicant pool is identified. Please provide letter of intent and Curriculum Vitae.
The final candidate will be required to provide an 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 the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes
Advertised: 12 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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- University Of Washington24
- University of Kentucky13
- University of Miami12
- Grand Canyon University11
- University of Southern California10
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- Education34
- Healthcare & Medical Services9
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant professor of pediatrics jobs.
- MD or DO degree with completion of an accredited pediatrics residency program
- Board certification or board eligibility in pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics
- Active or eligibility for state medical licensure in the hiring institution's state
- Experience in undergraduate or graduate medical education, including bedside and classroom teaching
- Demonstrated research output such as peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or grant activity
- Fellowship training in a pediatric subspecialty for roles within subspecialty divisions
Tips for Your Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Job Search
Tailor your CV to faculty expectations
Academic medicine CVs differ sharply from clinical resumes. List every peer-reviewed publication, grant, and teaching role separately. Hiring committees at children's hospitals and medical schools scan for scholarly output and educational contributions, not just clinical hours.
Match your subspecialty to posting requirements
Most openings specify whether they need a general pediatrician, a subspecialist, or a clinician-educator. Read each posting carefully and apply only when your board certification and fellowship training align with what the department states it needs.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant professor of pediatrics openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Secure strong letters before you apply
Faculty searches at academic medical centers expect three to four letters from division chiefs, department chairs, or fellowship directors who can speak to your clinical competence and scholarly potential. Line these up before submitting applications, not after.
Prepare a teaching statement for research-heavy programs
Many pediatrics faculty searches require a formal teaching philosophy statement alongside your CV. Write one that reflects your actual classroom and bedside teaching experience, referencing specific learner levels such as medical students, residents, and fellows.
Ask about protected research time during negotiation
Academic appointments vary widely in how much time is protected for research versus clinical duties. During offer discussions, ask directly what percentage of your FTE is shielded for scholarly work, because that number shapes your promotion timeline.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant professor of pediatricss?
University Of Washington, University of Kentucky, and University of Miami are hiring the most assistant professor of pediatricss right now, with openings concentrated in Washington, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers and children's hospitals affiliated with major research universities tend to post the highest volume of faculty openings.
How many assistant professor of pediatrics jobs are remote?
About 0% of assistant professor of pediatrics openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the clinical nature of most faculty roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements include medical education development, telemedicine-integrated clinics, and research-focused positions with limited direct patient care requirements.
How do you become an assistant professor of pediatrics?
You start by completing an accredited four-year pediatrics residency after medical school, which makes you eligible for board certification. Many candidates then complete a one-to-three-year fellowship in a subspecialty. From there, you build a record of teaching involvement and scholarly output during training, then apply to faculty openings at academic medical centers or university health systems.
How do you get hired as an assistant professor of pediatrics with little experience?
Candidates early in their faculty careers can strengthen their applications by taking on formal teaching roles during residency or fellowship, such as serving as a chief resident or leading didactic sessions. Presenting research at national meetings, co-authoring publications with mentors, and obtaining even a small pilot grant all signal readiness for a faculty appointment to hiring committees.
What does the assistant professor of pediatrics interview process look like?
Most academic pediatrics searches begin with a phone or video screen with the division chief or department administrator. Finalists are invited for an on-site visit that typically includes a grand rounds or teaching presentation, individual meetings with faculty and department leadership, a tour of clinical facilities, and a conversation about research or academic development plans. The process usually unfolds over several weeks.
Where can I find and apply to assistant professor of pediatrics jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant professor of pediatrics jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from academic medical centers, children's hospitals, and university health systems across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your subspecialty and training, then apply directly to each one that fits your background.
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