ENDOCRINOLOGIST ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is a national leader in integrating community- based medical education and clinical care. We are dedicated to training socially accountable physicians, scientists, and health professionals committed to serving the community. The College of Medicine is also an academic and clinical affiliate of Baptist Health and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.

The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM) at Florida International University (FIU) seeks applicants for a full- time faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level. The position will be responsible for providing specialty medical care and demonstrate skills consistent with the delineation of privileges approved by the Quality Improvement, Patient Safety Committee and Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine. This role will be specializing in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of endocrine disorders, including diabetes, thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, and metabolic bone diseases, as well as hormone-related and electrolyte disorders. The ideal candidate will be proficient in managing diabetic medications and insulin therapies, including continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps, and experienced in treating obesity and weight disorders.

Additional responsibilities include interpreting bone density studies, performing point-of-care ultrasounds, and conducting fine-needle aspirations of thyroid nodules. The role also involves ordering and interpreting specialized endocrine labs, providing timely consults to referring providers, and actively participating in the education of medical students and residents during outpatient endocrine rotations. Candidates should be committed to quality improvement initiatives and providing constructive feedback and evaluations to trainees and program leadership.

Minimum qualifications include a terminal degree in medical sciences (MD or DO). Must be board certified or board eligible and be able to obtain board certification within one (1) year of employment by the American Board Certification in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. Must have a valid and unrestricted Florida medical license or be able to obtain a medical license in the state of Florida before beginning employment

Desired qualifications

Completed an Internal Medicine residency and Endocrinology fellowship at an accredited ACGME institution. Have a valid American Board Certification in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology (or board eligible). Valid DEA license and BLS certification.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 534947 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae as a single pdf file. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references (previous supervisors), who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by July 04, 2025. Review will continue until position is filled.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at Show Contact Details or email  Show Contact Details .

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