AST/ASO/FULL PROF - Gastroenterology

Classification Title:	AST/ASO/FULL PROF - Gastroenterology
Classification Minimum Requirements:	• Fellowship trained in Gastroenterology • Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology • Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Florida • Qualified for faculty appointment at the University of Florida at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level
Job Description:	The University of Florida Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition is seeking to grow our Inflammatory bowel disease group of Gastroenterologists to join our growing faculty in Gainesville, Florida. This is a full-time faculty appointment in the Department of Medicine at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Academic rank and tenure status will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and accomplishments. The position offers the opportunity to develop a gastroenterology practice that includes outpatient clinic, endoscopy, and staffing of the GI inpatient and consult services at UF Health Shands Hospitals. Multiple collaborative research and clinical trials opportunities exist in the areas of Pancreatic Diseases, GI malignancy, experimental and animal endoscopy, IBD, and Motility. Innovation and continued program growth are important priorities for the Division. Physicians interested in new approaches to gastrointestinal care, artificial intelligence, advanced technology, data-driven clinical care, quality improvement, or emerging diagnostic and therapeutic approaches will have access to the broader research and innovation infrastructure of the University of Florida.

The UF Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition combines the breadth and complexity of a major referral-based GI program with the opportunity to shape what comes next. Our multidisciplinary programs span general and advanced gastroenterology, IBD, hepatology and liver transplantation, motility, pancreaticobiliary disease, and nutrition. With continued growth in clinical and endoscopy capacity, physicians can develop their practice and subspecialty interests while pursuing opportunities in education, research, innovation, program development, and leadership.

UF Health is one of the Southeast's most comprehensive health systems, anchored by a major quaternary referral center and supported by a growing network of hospitals, physician practices, and outpatient services across Florida. This expanding clinical enterprise provides access to a large and diverse patient population, complex referrals, multidisciplinary expertise, and opportunities to grow specialized programs and services. Physicians benefit from the resources of an academic health system while practicing within a rapidly growing clinical enterprise.

The University of Florida is one of the nation's leading public research universities, with more than $1 billion in annual research expenditures and extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. UF has made artificial intelligence a university-wide priority, supported by HiPerGator, the nation's fastest university-owned and operated AI supercomputer. This environment connects medicine with expertise across AI, engineering, data science, technology, and other disciplines, creating exceptional opportunities for physicians interested in innovation, research, and the future of health care.

Gainesville combines the energy and culture of Gator Nation with the quality of life of an accessible, family-friendly Florida community. Residents enjoy SEC athletics, a vibrant food, arts and music scene, strong schools, manageable commutes, and year-round outdoor recreation among North Central Florida's springs, rivers, trails, and state parks. Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, and both Florida coasts are within easy driving distance. Add year-round sunshine and no individual state income tax, and Gainesville offers plenty to enjoy beyond work.

Expected Salary:

Salary is negotiable, commensurate with education and experience. 

Rank and Tenure status will be commensurate with qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Fellowship trained in Gastroenterology
• Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Florida
• Qualified for faculty appointment at the University of Florida at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level

Preferred:

Expertise in inflammatory bowel disease and proficiency in gastroenterology and endoscopy. At least three years of gastroenterology training. Excellent communication and organizational skills with an interest in clinical education.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

 

Advertised: 10 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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