| Job Description: |
The Department of Urology at the University of Florida College of Medicine is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Fellowship-Trained Pediatric Urologist at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level for a full-time faculty position.
Background. The University of Florida (UF) Department of Urology at UF Health Shands Hospital is a tertiary referral center that serves the population of north central Florida, southern Georgia and surrounding communities. The candidate would join the Division of Pediatric Urology which has 2 full-time Pediatric Urologists, and a full-time Pediatric APRN. The department has 20 additional faculty members who support general, endourology, oncology, female, pediatric and reconstructive urologic surgery. The University of Florida is ranked 5th in the top public schools in the nation. UF College of Medicine is one of 16 colleges within the university and these additional colleges as well as the UF Cancer Center provide an environment rich in cross departmental collaborations.
Clinical. We are seeking a candidate with a record of distinguished accomplishments, expertise in pediatric urologic surgery, proficiency in clinical care, and a clear commitment to student and resident education. The candidate would join a department recognized for its clinical and research excellence. The division is committed to providing comprehensive pediatric urologic care and the highest quality surgical services, including robotic surgery, for all genitourinary conditions.
Research. For those candidates with a keen interest in pursuing research as part of their academic career, the UF College of Medicine is a superb location to practice as it offers excellent intramural funding opportunities in addition to traditional government funding mechanisms. The UF College of Medicine is ranked in the top 50 of all U.S. medical schools for NIH research dollars awarded to medical schools and is ranked No. 22 among public institutions. Protected time for research is available for qualified candidates who receive research funding. Mentorship from experienced faculty members will be provide for candidates without prior independent research experience and/or funding. Strong interest and participation in clinical trials is required and will be conducted in conjunction with the UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute and UF Cancer Center.
Community Highlights. Gainesville is a growing and vibrant city with wonderful year-round weather. It was recently ranked #1 in Sperling’s “Cities Ranked & Rated: 400 Metropolitan Areas Evaluated in the U.S. and Canada”. It is home to the state’s premier university with an enrollment of nearly 50,000 students. Gainesville hosts numerous division 1 sporting events and the NHRA GatorNationals. The beautiful downtown is known for its brick paved streets and wonderful local restaurants. The city is a melting pot for art and culture and boasts the Hippodrome State Theater, Florida Museum of Natural History, The Harn Museum of Art, Bo Diddley Plaza, and The Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
In order to be considered, you must upload a current CV, letter of interest, and list of 3 references, or 3 letters of reference.
This position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.
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.
Final candidate will be required to provide 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 approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
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