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DERMATOLOGIST, ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (CLINICALLY BASED)
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is a national leader in integrating community-based medical education and clinical care. We are dedicated to training socially accountable physicians, scientists, and health professionals committed to serving the community. The College of Medicine is also an academic and clinical affiliate of Baptist Health, South Florida’s largest not-for-profit health system.
The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM) at Florida International University (FIU) seeks applicants for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level, within the Department of Dermatology. The position will be responsible for providing specialty medical care and provide outreach and education to the university and general community. The role will participate in quality improvement and peer review activities and work collaboratively and effectively with the health care team promoting coordinated and safe care for patients.
The Assistant/ Associate Professor also will support our institution’s educational and scholarly efforts focused on education, clinical excellence, and compassionate patient care and participate as a clinical based teaching faculty for students rotating at the Ambulatory Care Center. The role will support clerkship educational goals, learning objectives, and provide outpatient learning opportunities based on best practices.
Minimum qualifications include a terminal degree in medical sciences (MD or DO) with a specialty in Dermatology. Must be board certified or board eligible and be able to obtain board certification within one (1) year of employment. Must have a valid and unrestricted Florida medical license or be able to obtain a medical license in the state of Florida.
Preferred qualifications include previous clinical experience, knowledge of billing practices, previous experience serving diverse populations and working with medical students. Proficiency in Spanish and/or Creole within a clinical setting is desired. Looking for someone who can work cooperatively within a multi- specialty faculty group practice that includes advanced healthcare providers and educators. Primary focus on medical dermatology but proficient in surgical and cosmetic dermatology.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 533670 at facultycareers.fiu.edu and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae as a single pdf file. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references (previous supervisors), who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by November 18, 2024. Review will continue until position is filled.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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