Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor - Pediatrics - Genetics (37617)

Location:
Gainesville, FL
Open Date:
Sep 10, 2018
Description:

The Division of Genetics and Metabolism at the Department of Pediatrics at University of Florida is inviting candidates at the non-tenure rank of Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to apply for our clinical geneticist faculty position.

The Division of Genetics and Metabolism provides comprehensive clinical care and diagnostic genetics services to pediatric patients referred for the evaluation of genetic disorders. The division's mission is to effectively teach medical genetics to students and residents at all levels of their training, and to conduct clinical and molecular-based genetics research and expert clinical care.

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida—College of Medicine is the premier academic medical center for children in northern Florida, and hosts a broad range of NIH-funded biomedical scientists and clinical researchers who benefit from robust institutional support. There is an abundance of research opportunities and possibilities for collaboration throughout the university.

Gainesville is a charming city and home to the University of Florida. The area is known for its natural beauty, with many springs, lakes and rivers. The mild climate encourages outdoor activities and residents enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, bicycling and camping. Culturally, the city is enriched by the influence of the university. The population of Gainesville is approximately 111,000 with a surrounding population of 220,000. We have a diverse culture, excellent public schools, low cost of living and no state income tax. For the past 8 years, Gainesville has been voted among the Top 12 "Most Livable Cities in the Nation" by Money Magazine.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have an MD or MD/PhD, be board certified in pediatrics and be board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics.

Application Instructions:

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Selected 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 approval by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://naces.org/.

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

This position was originally posted under requisition # 497367. Previous applicants are still being considered and need not reapply.

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