Assistant Professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Company: University of Miami Health System
Location: Orlando
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description The University of Miami Health System is
initiating a search for an Assistant Professor of Infectious
Diseases with Focus on Antibiotic Stewardship, Infection Control,
and HIV Care. The Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases is
seeking a motivated Assistant Professor to strengthen our programs
in antibiotic stewardship, infection prevention and control, and
comprehensive HIV care. This role encompasses inpatient and
outpatient clinical responsibilities, with opportunities for
education, collaboration, and research. Essential Job Functions:
Provide comprehensive care for pediatric infectious disease
patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborate
with pediatric and adult ID leadership to advance the Pediatric
Antibiotic Stewardship Program: Conduct structured rounds with
clinical pharmacists. Promote, advise, and guide the development of
successful local antimicrobial stewardship initiatives. Participate
in the development, education, and communication of infectious
disease-related protocols to improve antibiotic decisions. Analyze
antimicrobial usage and implement strategies to optimize therapy
and reduce costs. Participate in the Antimicrobial and
Anti-Infective Committee and other relevant committees. Deliver
high-quality care for children and adolescents living with HIV,
including management of primary and specialty HIV-related issues.
Support infection control programs: Develop, review, and implement
policies to minimize nosocomial infections Review and update
electronic order sets and institutional protocols as needed.
Supervise and teach fellows, residents, and medical students.
Mentor trainees on quality improvement and research projects. Share
on-call responsibilities with other division faculty. Engage in
scholarly activity, including clinical, translational, or basic
research, with opportunities for publications and grant
development. Desired Qualifications: MD/DO degree. Board-eligible
or board-certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Be willing to
obtain a Florida medical license and DEA certification.
Demonstrated clinical expertise in pediatric infectious diseases.
Familiarity with infectious complications in pediatric solid organ
transplant patients. Research productivity in clinical,
translational, or basic studies. Prior experience in HIV care,
antibiotic stewardship, and infection control. Familiarity with
transplant infectious diseases.
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