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CORE JOB SUMMARY
The faculty will have clinical responsibilities within the Tamer Family Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. The incumbent will serve as an attending physician in the Division of Gynecology (GYN) with a focus on the care and treatment of gynecology oncology patients. This includes inpatient attending responsibilities for the division of inpatient units at the University of Miami Health Tower and Jackson Memorial Hospital.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Members of the GYN Division provide comprehensive gynecologic care to women working alongside allied health professionals, specialists, and subspecialists in both the University of Miami/ UHealth and Jackson Health Systems.
- Participation in the advancement and education of “OB/GYN” medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Develops and carries out a comprehensive medical treatment plan addressing biological, psychological, and sociocultural domains.
- Performs physical assessment of patients in a logical and respectful manner. Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients.
- Gathers essential and accurate information through the review of pertinent records and interviews with the patient, family members, caregivers, and other health professionals. Reports to the responsible physician and complies with policy co-sig.
- Reports hazardous or unsafe conditions, equipment malfunction, and supply instrumentation inadequacies to appropriate personnel.
- Reports all Quality Assurance (QA) incidences, including mediation errors, to responsible physician using department guidelines.
- Assumes responsibility for increasing knowledge and expertise by attending continuing educational offerings.
- Makes informed decisions about interventions based on patient information and preference, up-to-date scientific evidence in the field, and clinical judgment.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology and subspecialty board eligible in Gynecologic Oncology.
Certification and Licensing:
- Certification in relevant specialty or field required
- Active Florida Medical License & DEA
- Credentialing needed
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience.
Minimum Requirements:
- Candidates should have a MD/DO and be BE/BC in Obstetrics & Gynecology and subspecialty board eligible in Gynecologic Oncology. In addition, they must hold or be eligible for a full, unrestricted Florida Medical license.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
- Commitment to the University’s core values.
Department Specific Functions
Responsibilities will include developing a personalized treatment plan for reproductive cancer-related diagnosis. In addition, faculty will have the opportunity for daily interaction and teaching to our 28 residents and medical students. All candidates should be dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and exemplary teaching. The department is composed of 30+ faculty members and is based at the University of Miami/ UHealth and Jackson Health Systems in Miami, which is easily accessible and centrally located in Miami, Florida.
Additional responsibilities:
- rimary clinical responsibilities include participation in inpatient and outpatient Gynecology clinical practice at the UMMSOM and Jackson Health System sites.
- Direct care to gynecology patients.
- Required to cover GYN on-call Shifts, 6 per month
- Consultation for hospitalized patients on GYN service.
- Consultation for nonservice unit patients by telephone.
- Will need to use Epic, Cerner for documentation, and MobileCharge for billing.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical associate professor jobs.
- Terminal degree such as MD, DNP, PhD, or equivalent in the relevant clinical field
- Active or eligible clinical licensure or board certification in the practice area
- Minimum of three to five years of direct patient care or clinical practice experience
- Demonstrated record of undergraduate or graduate-level teaching and curriculum development
- Experience supervising clinical rotations, practica, or residency placements
- Commitment to scholarly activity, including publications, grants, or evidence-based practice projects
Tips for Your Clinical Associate Professor Job Search
Tailor your CV to academic expectations
Academic hiring committees want a CV, not a resume. List every publication, clinical appointment, teaching role, and committee service in full. Omitting your teaching philosophy statement or scholarly output will hurt you even at institutions that emphasize clinical work over research.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical associate professor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Distinguish your clinical and teaching portfolios
Many applicants blend clinical hours and classroom time into one vague summary. Break them out separately: active patient care load, clinical supervision hours, and course syllabi you have authored show search committees exactly where your time goes and what you can offer students.
Target postings by appointment type carefully
Clinical associate professor lines split between tenure-track and non-tenure-track appointments with very different expectations. Read postings for language like 'clinical series' or 'educator track' so you apply to roles that actually match your research output and long-term career goals.
Prepare a teaching demonstration before interviews
Most search committees require a 20-minute teaching demonstration as part of on-campus interviews. Choose a topic from your core teaching area, design it for graduate or professional students, and practice fielding follow-up questions from faculty who will probe your pedagogical reasoning out loud.
Negotiate startup support, not just salary
When you receive an offer, ask about protected time for scholarly work, research or simulation lab access, graduate assistant allocations, and professional development funds. These resources shape what you can accomplish and are often more negotiable than you expect.
Clinical Associate Professor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical associate professors?
University of Miami, University of Southern California, and UC San Diego are hiring the most clinical associate professors right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers and health sciences universities account for the largest share of active postings.
How many clinical associate professor jobs are remote?
About 18% of clinical associate professor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical faculty roles. Online and distance-education programs in nursing and health informatics tend to offer the highest proportion of remote teaching assignments.
How do you become a clinical associate professor?
Start by completing a terminal degree in your clinical field, such as an MD, DNP, or PhD. Obtain and maintain an active clinical license or board certification, then build a record of direct patient care experience. Pursue adjunct or assistant-level teaching appointments to develop your classroom portfolio, document your supervision work with students or residents, and engage in scholarly activity such as publications or quality-improvement projects before applying for associate-level lines.
Can you get hired as a clinical associate professor with limited academic experience?
Yes, strong clinical credentials can offset a thin academic record when applying to practice-focused institutions. Health professions schools and community-based nursing programs regularly hire clinicians who have supervised students in practice settings even without a formal faculty appointment. Frame preceptorship, guest lectures, and continuing education instruction as teaching experience, and pair that with an explicit plan for scholarly development to address the gap directly in your cover letter.
What does the clinical associate professor interview process look like?
Most searches begin with a phone or video screening conducted by the department chair or a faculty committee. Finalists are invited for a full-day on-campus visit that typically includes a teaching demonstration, a research or scholarly presentation, one-on-one meetings with faculty and department leadership, and a meeting with current students or clinical staff. The committee usually deliberates for two to four weeks before extending an offer to the top candidate.
Where can I find and apply to clinical associate professor jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical associate professor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from universities, health systems, and medical schools across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your clinical specialty and academic background, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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