Job no: 521402
Work type: Multi-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Allied Health
Department:29090100 - MD-PEDS-ADMINISTRATION

Classification Title:

Pediatric Residency Program Director - Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Job Description:

The University of Florida, Department of Pediatrics, is seeking a dynamic and innovative Program Director to lead our Pediatrics residency training program at UF Health Gainesville Florida as full-time faculty member at the tenure or non-tenure accruing level of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. The Pediatrics Residency Program Director will be responsible for the direct oversight of all educational activities within the program and will report to the Chair of Pediatrics and the University of Florida as well as the GME office. The Program Director will work closely with the Director of Medical Student Education in Pediatrics, Vice Chair for Education, Division Chiefs, and other institutional and departmental training program directors to advance the educational mission of University of Florida, College of Medicine and the Pediatric Department. Excellence in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows is expected. Salary and faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and academic qualifications. Applicants must have an M.D. degree or equivalent and be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Florida.

The University Of Florida Department Of Pediatrics is dedicated to improving the health of infants, children, and adolescents through world-class patient care, leading-edge research, and patient advocacy. UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is No. 1 in Florida, nationally ranked in eight medical specialties. Gainesville is a vibrant university community with diverse cultural and culinary offerings, easy access to nature, low cost of living, and no state income tax, all within 1-2 hours of renowned beaches and theme parks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position with 0.5 FTE clinical assignment aligned with your medical specialty and 0.5FTE allocated to the following administrative/educational responsibilities:

Develop innovative educational experiences to prepare residency program graduates for the current and future practice of academic, general, and subspecialty pediatrics.

Provide administrative oversight of the residency curriculum ensuring compliance with all ACGME, University, and Hospital requirements

Maintain American Board of Pediatrics eligibility for all residents

Lead the annual recruitment effort for the categorical pediatric residency program

Appoint and oversee the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) for the residency program

Oversee individualized learning plans for residents

Select, mentor, and supervise Chief Residents

Lead the Program Evaluation Committee (PEC)

Represent the residency program on University of Florida College of Medicine, and Department of Pediatrics committees

Oversee residency program budget in partnership with the Pediatric Graduate Medical Education (PME) Office, Department Director and the Chair of Pediatrics.

Oversee resident advisors and serve as an advisor for a portion of residents

Advise division heads, vice chairs of education, and chair of pediatrics on the selection of faculty members to participate in residency program education

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience

Minimum Requirements:

Applicants must have an M.D degree or equivalent and be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Florida

Preferred Qualifications:

Significant experience in graduate and/or undergraduate medical education desired.

Special Instructions to Applicants:The Search Committee will begin to review applications immediately, and will accept applications until theposition is filled. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three professional references, or three letters of reference. 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 befound at http://naces.org/ . The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. 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 eligibilityto work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised: 20 Sep 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled