Forensic Pediatrics/ Child Protection-CHIEF & CLIN AST/ASO/FULL PROF

About the role

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 is a full-time faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level (tenure/non-tenure track), commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments.

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.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:

  • An MD/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 Qualifications:

  • 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 preferred.
  • Commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, and scholarship.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment.

Benefits

The expected salary is negotiable based on experience and academic appointment.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and academic appointment.

Schedule

Full Time