Assistant Professor - Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is seeking a dedicated, full-time Assistant Professor for its Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. This clinical educator track position involves providing inpatient and outpatient care, mentoring the next generation of medical professionals, and contributing to innovative research within the fields of pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology.

Why Join Us?
The Pediatric GI Division is fully integrated with the Miami Transplant Institute and UM’s Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center. With a large residency program and an active fellowship program in Pediatric GI, the University of Miami offers a collaborative, research-focused environment for career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provide comprehensive care to pediatric GI patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Teaching and Mentorship: Supervise and educate fellows, residents, and medical students.
• On-Call Duties: Participate in shared on-call responsibilities with the division’s faculty.
• Research: Engage in basic, translational, and clinical research with a focus on publications and grant submissions.

Qualifications

• Education: M.D. or D.O., board certified/eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology.
• Licensure: Licensed or eligible for licensure in Florida; DEA license required.
• Experience: Completion of a Pediatric GI fellowship, with proficiency in teaching students and housestaff.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, research proficiency, and demonstrated success in clinical/basic/translational research.
• Additional Qualifications: Leadership, committee service, and community outreach experience; bilingual Spanish/English or Creole/English skills helpful.

About the University of Miami’s Pediatric GI Division

The Pediatric GI Division is integrated with the Miami Transplant Institute and UM’s Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, enhancing collaboration opportunities in patient care and research. With a large residency and fellowship program, the department is dedicated to clinical excellence and academic development.

The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 17,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.

The University of Miami Health System is transforming health care in South Florida and beyond. When you work with our nationally-ranked physicians who provide life-saving treatment, or when you support researchers who are seeking cures and treatments, you become part of an exciting enterprise. And, working together, we are making South Florida a destination for health care.

From nurses to lab technicians, receptionists to assistants, food service workers to pharmacy employees, the University of Miami Health System is the place for you and your career aspirations. As the only university health system in South Florida, we offer unique careers throughout our network of three hospitals and two dozen outpatient facilities located in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Collier counties.

• Competitive salaries
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave and Floating Holidays
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance (several options available)
• Access to State-of-the-Art Wellness Center
• Flexible Schedules
• Work/Life Balance
• Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem