Assistant or Associate Professor Medicine, Physician Medical Educator

The Opportunity

The University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine (COM) invites applications for a dedicated non-tenure earning assistant or associate professor of medicine and physician educator to join the Department of Medical Education. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an integrated medical curriculum that emphasizes the clinical relevance of foundational sciences.

We seek a clinically active generalist physician (e.g., Internal Medicine or Family Medicine) with a passion for teaching, curriculum development, and educational innovation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate versatility in teaching across a broad range of biomedical and clinical disciplines, including Health Systems Science. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the pre-clerkship years (M1-M2), with opportunities to contribute to the clinical years (M3-M4) as needed.

This position blends academic and clinical responsibilities, with approximately 40% effort devoted to clinical practice at the UCF Health Faculty Practice or a clinically affiliated site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, clinically integrated instruction in small group formats, such as teaching and facilitating team-based learning (TBL), case-based discussions, and clinical skills training.

• Collaborate in the design, integration, and evaluation of curricular content.

• Mentor and supervise medical students in both classroom and clinical settings.

• Engage in scholarly activities and contribute to service within the college and university.

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited institution.

• Board eligibility or certification in an ABMS-recognized specialty (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine preferred).

• Completion of ACGME-accredited residency training.

• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Florida and DEA licensure.

• Credentials that merit appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary teaching that integrates basic sciences with clinical application.

• Proficiency with instructional technology and digital platforms.

• Three or more years of post-training clinical experience.

• Commitment to student-centered, active learning, and educational scholarship.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

• A curriculum vitae.

• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to Caridad Hernandez at Caridad.Hernandez@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants:Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.
• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guideclick here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

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