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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
Job No:
537400 Work Type:
Full Time Location:
Jacksonville Campus Categories:
Education/Training/Instructional Design, Medicine/Physicians Department:
30090000 - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE
Job Description The University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville (UFCOM-J) is seeking 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 full‑time faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level (tenure/non‑tenure track) provides administrative and academic leadership, advancing the Division’s mission of protecting vulnerable children through comprehensive medical evaluations, multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and research.
The Division Chief works closely with the CPT Medical Director to strengthen clinical care, education, and scholarly activities related to child protection. The role includes leadership of all division faculty and staff, program development, faculty advancement, scholarship, and educational programming. It offers the opportunity to lead one of Florida’s premier CPT programs, serving a broad geographic region across Florida.
In addition to leading the Division, the successful candidate will serve as Program Director of the ACGME‑accredited Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship Program, overseeing curriculum, mentoring fellows, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, and fostering academic excellence.
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 provides comprehensive care across general and specialty pediatrics. The Child Protection Team serves as a critical statewide resource for the evaluation of suspected abuse and neglect, partnering with community stakeholders to ensure child safety and well‑being across a large region of Florida.
UF Health is the Southeast’s premier academic health center. The College includes over 1,500 staff, 450 residents and fellows, and supports numerous clinical and research activities across the region.
Expected Salary Negotiable based on experience and academic appointment.
Required Qualifications
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 (teaching, research, publications, service) commensurate with appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank.
Demonstrated leadership skills 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.
Special Instructions To Applicants The search committee will begin to review applications on 10/6/25. Please provide a letter of intent and Curriculum Vitae. Upon hire, the final candidate must provide an official transcript. Transcripts from outside the U.S. must be evaluated by a NACES‑approved credentialing service. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S., and is conducted in accordance with Florida Sunshine Law.
Health Assessment Required Yes
Applications Close (Date not specified)
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. and is subject to Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws.
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537400 Work Type:
Full Time Location:
Jacksonville Campus Categories:
Education/Training/Instructional Design, Medicine/Physicians Department:
30090000 - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE
Job Description The University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville (UFCOM-J) is seeking 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 full‑time faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level (tenure/non‑tenure track) provides administrative and academic leadership, advancing the Division’s mission of protecting vulnerable children through comprehensive medical evaluations, multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and research.
The Division Chief works closely with the CPT Medical Director to strengthen clinical care, education, and scholarly activities related to child protection. The role includes leadership of all division faculty and staff, program development, faculty advancement, scholarship, and educational programming. It offers the opportunity to lead one of Florida’s premier CPT programs, serving a broad geographic region across Florida.
In addition to leading the Division, the successful candidate will serve as Program Director of the ACGME‑accredited Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship Program, overseeing curriculum, mentoring fellows, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, and fostering academic excellence.
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 provides comprehensive care across general and specialty pediatrics. The Child Protection Team serves as a critical statewide resource for the evaluation of suspected abuse and neglect, partnering with community stakeholders to ensure child safety and well‑being across a large region of Florida.
UF Health is the Southeast’s premier academic health center. The College includes over 1,500 staff, 450 residents and fellows, and supports numerous clinical and research activities across the region.
Expected Salary Negotiable based on experience and academic appointment.
Required Qualifications
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 (teaching, research, publications, service) commensurate with appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank.
Demonstrated leadership skills 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.
Special Instructions To Applicants The search committee will begin to review applications on 10/6/25. Please provide a letter of intent and Curriculum Vitae. Upon hire, the final candidate must provide an official transcript. Transcripts from outside the U.S. must be evaluated by a NACES‑approved credentialing service. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S., and is conducted in accordance with Florida Sunshine Law.
Health Assessment Required Yes
Applications Close (Date not specified)
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. and is subject to Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws.
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