Chief, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at the University of Florida
Company: University of Florida Health - Health Science Cent
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: February 2, 2026
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Job Description:
The University of Florida Department of Medicine is seeking a
Chief for the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep
Medicine who will provide strategic vision and leadership for the
clinical, educational, research, and faculty development missions
of this academically rigorous and rapidly growing program. The
Division The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep
Medicine at the University of Florida is committed to delivering
the highest quality care for patients with complex lung disease,
sleep disorders, and critical illness, while advancing the field
through research and education. The Division is anchored by over 50
clinical and research faculty members, and supports a robust
training environment that includes fellowship programs in Pulmonary
& Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Interventional
Pulmonology, and Lung Transplantation, as well as research trainees
in research laboratories, totaling over 40 trainees at any given
time. The Division provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient
services, including care in two medical ICUs, interstitial lung
disease and pulmonary hypertension programs, lung transplantation,
interventional pulmonology, cystic fibrosis, asthma and COPD, a
rare lung disease program, an NTM clinic, and the full spectrum of
sleep medicine services, generating an annual clinical income of
$12.5M in FY25. Our faculty lead and participate in basic,
translational, and clinical research programs focused on lung
injury, pulmonary immunology, pulmonary vascular disease, fibrotic
lung diseases, emphysema, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and
mathematical biology. In addition, the Division currently has 40
actively recruiting clinical trials in interstitial lung disease,
pulmonary hypertension, sarcoidosis, asthma, lung transplantation,
cystic fibrosis, ARDS, pneumonia, and rare/genetic lung diseases.
Taken together, the annual research income of the Division exceeded
$7.5M in FY25. Key responsibilities of the Chief The Chief will:
Provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction for all
clinical, research, educational, and administrative activities of
the division. Grow state-of-the-art clinical programs in medical
ICUs and advanced subspecialty pulmonary and sleep medicine.
Champion a culture of innovation, quality, and safety in intensive
care, aligning with national best practices in critical care
delivery. Foster robust research programs in basic, translational,
clinical, or implementation science, and support faculty in
securing extramural funding and building high-impact collaborative
projects. Oversee and enhance fellowship and resident education in
pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. Recruit, retain, and
mentor faculty and trainees, promoting a supportive environment for
their career development. Represent the Division at departmental,
college, health system, and national forums, raising its visibility
and impact regionally and nationally. Ideal candidate profile The
ideal candidate will have: A distinguished record of accomplishment
in pulmonary, critical care, and/or sleep medicine, with evidence
of excellence in clinical care, scholarship, and education. A track
record of program-building, team leadership, and successful
collaboration with multidisciplinary partners. A strong portfolio
of peer-reviewed publications and, for physician–scientists, a
record of extramural funding or clear potential to develop a funded
research program. Demonstrated success in mentoring faculty,
fellows, and residents, helping them achieve academic promotion and
leadership roles. Strategic vision to advance the division’s
national reputation in key focus areas. Candidates should be at the
Professor or Associate Professor level. Both physician–scientists
and clinically focused academic leaders will be considered.
Institutional environment The University of Florida is a Top-10
public research university with six health colleges, numerous
centers and institutes, and an integrated academic health center
that supports collaborative care and discovery across the continuum
of medicine. UF Health Shands Hospital is a large quaternary
referral hospital with multiple nationally ranked specialties and a
broad catchment area, similar in scope to the major academic
medical centers housing many of the nation’s leading pulmonary
divisions. Faculty benefit from a rich research ecosystem,
including an NIH Clinical and Translational Science Institute hub
and multiple disease-focused centers, as well as strong graduate
and postdoctoral training programs. The Gainesville area offers a
low cost of living, strong public schools, and year-round outdoor
recreation with easy access to Florida’s coasts and major
metropolitan areas, making it an attractive location for candidates
and their families. Compensation and application UF offers a
competitive compensation plan with opportunities for incentive
earnings, university-paid health, life, and long-term disability
insurance, retirement programs with employer contribution,
professional liability protection, and relocation assistance.
Academic rank and track will be commensurate with experience and
qualifications. Interested applicants should send a CV and cover
letter to careers@medicine.ufl.edu and may include a brief
statement outlining their vision for a modern academic Division of
Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.
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