Infectious Disease Physician
Company: University of Florida Health - Health Science Cent
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: January 12, 2026
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Job Description:
The University of Florida Division of Infectious Diseases and
Global Medicine is seeking applications for a full-time,
Ast/Aso/Full Professor position on a tenure/non-tenure. The
applicant will be expected to cover clinical services and
contribute to the Division’s teaching mission as it relates to
students, residents, and fellows, with the option for VA 8ths.
Effort for clinical and translational research projects will be
appropriately protected if applicable. Applicants should be
board-certified or board-eligible in Infectious Diseases. The UF
Department of Medicine is a national leader in several medical
specialties. In addition, UF Health is one of the Southeast’s most
comprehensive academic health centers and includes UF Health
Shands, a 1000-bed quaternary referral hospital which ranks among
the top 50-hospitals in the US News & World Report 2021-22 Survey
in six adult medical specialties . UF Health Shands specialties
were also rated as “high performing” in five specialties, meaning
they were in the top 10% of all hospitals nationally scored in that
specialty and “high performing” in 11 areas for procedural areas.
The University of Health Science Center has a unique constellation
of six health colleges and nine-centers and institutes all located
on a single campus. The University of Florida is a Top 5 public
research university and includes substantial resources to support
teaching, research, and collaboration. The University of Florida
Health Science Center features one of only 2 Clinical Translational
Science Institute (CTSI) hubs in the state of Florida. The CTSI
features a Training and Research Academy for Clinical and
Translational Science for early career faculty seeking to develop
research skills and pursue careers as clinical investigators. UF
and UF Health were both included in Forbes’ listing of “America’s
Best Employers.” This faculty position may be based at our
University teaching hospital or at our immediately adjacent VA
Hospital, both of which serve a designated shortage area and/or a
medically underserved area/population. The Gainesville region has
an inexpensive cost of living, nationally ranked public middle and
high schools, and superb weather with multiple year-round
recreational opportunities including biking, hiking, kayaking,
snorkeling and cave diving. Pristine wilderness areas, coastal
communities, famous theme parks, and other attractions are within a
short driving distance. Gainesville Regional Airport provides
non-stop service to four major international air travel hubs.
Requisite attributes include a commitment to service, a strong
sense of teamwork and a desire to train tomorrow's doctors.
Applicants must be board-certified or board eligible and eligible
for a Florida Medical License. Rank and Tenure Status will be
commensurate with education and experience. Applicants should have
a record of distinguished accomplishments and proficiency in
clinical duties, administration, and clinical investigation to
include mentoring new physicians, fostering a progressive and
dynamic work environment, and promoting teaching and research.
Foreign national candidates whose employment conditions meet
federal and University requirements under an immigrant
classification are eligible to apply.
Keywords: University of Florida Health - Health Science Cent, Jacksonville , Infectious Disease Physician, Science, Research & Development , Gainesville, Florida
