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Forensic Pediatrics/ Child Protection-CHIEF & CLIN AST/ASO/FULL PROF
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Forensic Pediatrics/ Child Protection - CHIEF & CLIN AST/ASO/FULL PROF
Location: Jacksonville Campus • Work Type: Full Time
Job No: 537400
Department: 30090000 - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE
Overview The University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville (UFCOM-J) seeks a highly qualified, board-certified Forensic Child Abuse Pediatrician to serve as Division Chief of the Child Protection Team (CPT) within the Department of Pediatrics. This is a full-time faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level (tenure/non-tenure track), commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments. The Division Chief will provide administrative and academic leadership to advance the Division's mission of protecting vulnerable children through comprehensive medical evaluations, multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and research.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Administration
Provide strategic academic leadership for the Division of Child Protection, including faculty recruitment mentoring, professional development and administrative oversight.
Share in providing strategic direction, operational oversight, and fiscal management for the Division.
Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration within the team.
Ensure compliance with state and institutional requirements governing child protection programs.
Represent the Division and Department at institutional, community, and statewide forums.
Clinical & Forensic Services
Partner with the CPT Medical Director to support clinical quality and program development.
Provide expert medical evaluations and forensic assessments of suspected child abuse and neglect cases.
Collaborate with child welfare agencies, law enforcement, legal professionals, and community partners.
Offer consultation and testimony in judicial proceedings as needed.
Provide guidance on complex cases and promote evidence-based standards of care in child abuse pediatrics.
Education & Training
Serve as Program Director for the Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship, responsible for program oversight, curriculum development, faculty coordination, ACGME compliance, and trainee mentorship.
Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and multidisciplinary team members in child protection.
Develop and deliver educational curricula in child abuse pediatrics and forensic medicine.
Promote awareness and education across the medical and community workforce regarding child protection.
Research & Scholarship
Engage in scholarly activities, including research, quality improvement, and publication in child abuse pediatrics or related fields.
Support the growth of research initiatives within the Division and across the Department.
Seek extramural funding and collaborative opportunities when appropriate.
About the Department & Institution The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville is an academic program offering comprehensive care across general and specialty pediatrics. The Child Protection Team is a statewide resource for suspected abuse and neglect evaluations, partnering with community stakeholders to ensure child safety. UF Health encompasses multiple colleges and hospitals, with a broad network across Florida.
Qualifications Required:
MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
Fellowship trained, BC/BE in Pediatric Child Protection.
Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice medicine in the State of Florida.
Preferred:
Academic record commensurate with appointment at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank.
Demonstrated leadership with prior administrative or program leadership experience.
Commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, and scholarship.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment.
Salary & Benefits Expected Salary: Negotiable base on experience and academic appointment.
Special Instructions To Applicants The Search Committee will begin to review applications on 10/06/2025. Please provide a letter of intent and Curriculum Vitae. Final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. International degrees must be evaluated by a NACES-approved credential service. UF is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply, contact the listed numbers.
Application & Compliance Health Assessment Required: Yes
Applications Close: See job posting for details. To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537400
Our Commitment: The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. UF complies with Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. For disability accommodations, call 352-392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).
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Job No: 537400
Department: 30090000 - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE
Overview The University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville (UFCOM-J) seeks a highly qualified, board-certified Forensic Child Abuse Pediatrician to serve as Division Chief of the Child Protection Team (CPT) within the Department of Pediatrics. This is a full-time faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level (tenure/non-tenure track), commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments. The Division Chief will provide administrative and academic leadership to advance the Division's mission of protecting vulnerable children through comprehensive medical evaluations, multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and research.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Administration
Provide strategic academic leadership for the Division of Child Protection, including faculty recruitment mentoring, professional development and administrative oversight.
Share in providing strategic direction, operational oversight, and fiscal management for the Division.
Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration within the team.
Ensure compliance with state and institutional requirements governing child protection programs.
Represent the Division and Department at institutional, community, and statewide forums.
Clinical & Forensic Services
Partner with the CPT Medical Director to support clinical quality and program development.
Provide expert medical evaluations and forensic assessments of suspected child abuse and neglect cases.
Collaborate with child welfare agencies, law enforcement, legal professionals, and community partners.
Offer consultation and testimony in judicial proceedings as needed.
Provide guidance on complex cases and promote evidence-based standards of care in child abuse pediatrics.
Education & Training
Serve as Program Director for the Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship, responsible for program oversight, curriculum development, faculty coordination, ACGME compliance, and trainee mentorship.
Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and multidisciplinary team members in child protection.
Develop and deliver educational curricula in child abuse pediatrics and forensic medicine.
Promote awareness and education across the medical and community workforce regarding child protection.
Research & Scholarship
Engage in scholarly activities, including research, quality improvement, and publication in child abuse pediatrics or related fields.
Support the growth of research initiatives within the Division and across the Department.
Seek extramural funding and collaborative opportunities when appropriate.
About the Department & Institution The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville is an academic program offering comprehensive care across general and specialty pediatrics. The Child Protection Team is a statewide resource for suspected abuse and neglect evaluations, partnering with community stakeholders to ensure child safety. UF Health encompasses multiple colleges and hospitals, with a broad network across Florida.
Qualifications Required:
MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
Fellowship trained, BC/BE in Pediatric Child Protection.
Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice medicine in the State of Florida.
Preferred:
Academic record commensurate with appointment at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank.
Demonstrated leadership with prior administrative or program leadership experience.
Commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, and scholarship.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment.
Salary & Benefits Expected Salary: Negotiable base on experience and academic appointment.
Special Instructions To Applicants The Search Committee will begin to review applications on 10/06/2025. Please provide a letter of intent and Curriculum Vitae. Final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. International degrees must be evaluated by a NACES-approved credential service. UF is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply, contact the listed numbers.
Application & Compliance Health Assessment Required: Yes
Applications Close: See job posting for details. To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537400
Our Commitment: The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. UF complies with Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. For disability accommodations, call 352-392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).
Note Postings may include ancillary job ads and unrelated listings. This description preserves the core content of the original posting without adding facts.
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