Assistant Professor of Clinical - Pediatrics, Pulmonary
University of Miami

Job Info

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Department of Pediatrics

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

Department/Division: Pediatrics/Pediatric Pulmonology

The Division of Pediatric Pulmonology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is seeking a full-time pediatrician with a focused interest in providing longitudinal care to a diverse population in an ambulatory environment and teaching ambulatory patient care to fellows, residents, and medical students. The position is at the level of assistant/associate professor on the clinical educator track. Research opportunities are available.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing pediatric clinical care to a diverse patient population in an ambulatory setting in a large, multidisciplinary academic health center;
  
• Providing on-call duties shared with other members of the faculty;
  
• Supervising and teaching fellows, residents, and medical students;
  
• Performing basic, translational, and clinical research to develop publications and grant submissions;
  

• Participating on committees and performing other academic faculty duties including community outreach, advocacy, and/or regional and national professional leadership.
  

Requirements:

Candidates must have an MD/DO, be board certified/eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology, and licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Florida.Bilingual (English/Spanish/Creole) preferred. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic record and demonstrated clinical productivity in addition to research experience working on sponsored projects. The candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to work efficiently independently and as part of a diverse multidisciplinary team.

All pediatric faculty support the academic mission of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine through scholarly activity and by actively participating in education, training, and community outreach. Salary will be commensurate with training and experience. Compensation includes excellent fringe benefits. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

In addition to applying online, interested candidate should send curriculum vitae and letter of interest to:

Daniel Armstrong, Ph.D.

Professor & Executive Vice Chair, Pediatrics

Director, Mailman Center for Child Development

Interim Director, Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Phone: 305-243-6801. (Mailman Center)

Email:darmstrong@miami.edu

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Faculty-UMMG

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