Assistant, Associate, Full Professor - Rheumatology
About The Position
The University of Florida is hiring faculty in Rheumatology at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. The role includes patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings, supervision and teaching of Rheumatology fellows, residents, and medical students, and participation in general Rheumatology clinics. Faculty will also participate in a weekly half-day multidisciplinary clinic specializing in either muscle disease or vasculitis, and collaborate with a basic scientist as a clinical mentor to one or more research trainees in the NIH-funded T32 training program. An interest in translational research is highly desirable. The positions are based at the University teaching hospital, with a potential option for part-time patient care duties at the adjacent VA Hospital. The hospitals serve a designated shortage area and/or medically underserved area or population. Available professional development resources include leadership, education, and research tracks within a Clinical and Translational Science Institute, formal mentorship programs, and supported teaching and research opportunities. Substantial start-up packages are available for appropriate research applicants. Starting salary is negotiable and commensurate with education and experience.
Requirements
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Rheumatology.
- MD degree or equivalent.
- Eligible for a Florida Medical License.
- Commitment to service, a strong sense of teamwork, and a desire to train future doctors.
Nice To Haves
- An interest in translational research is highly desirable.
- Substantial start-up packages are available for appropriate research applicants.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Supervise and teach Rheumatology fellows, residents, and medical students.
- Participate in general Rheumatology clinics.
- Participate in a weekly half-day multidisciplinary clinic specializing in either muscle disease or vasculitis.
- Collaborate with a basic scientist as a clinical mentor for one or more research trainees in the NIH-funded T32 training program.
- Potentially provide part-time patient care at the adjacent VA Hospital.
Benefits
- Professional development resources, including leadership, education, and research tracks within a Clinical and Translational Science Institute.
- Formal mentorship programs.
- Supported opportunities for teaching and research.
- Substantial start-up packages for appropriate research applicants.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
