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Assistant / Associate / Full Professor

University of Florida - Chemical Engineering Masters Program · Gainesville, FL · 3 wk ago
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Ph.D.-prepared faculty members for full-time, 12-month, tenure-track positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. Positions are located in Gainesville, FL and are not remote.

About the Role

The University of Florida College of Nursing seeks individuals who can contribute to research and teaching in the following areas:

  • Palliative care
  • Pain and symptom science
  • Bioinformatics, big data & data science
  • Maternal & infant health
  • Aging

The university combines comprehensive academic resources with exceptional clinical facilities to apply interdisciplinary research efforts aimed at improving health.

Responsibilities

  • Research:
    • Assistant Professor: Advance a defined program of research leading to extramural funding.
    • Associate/Full Professor: Maintain a focused, extramurally funded program of research.
    • Collaborate with and lead interdisciplinary research teams.
    • Mentor early career faculty, commensurate with rank.
  • Teaching:
    • Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research.
    • Teach courses in areas of expertise.
  • Service:
    • Provide professional service to the college, university, and profession commensurate with rank.

About the University

The University of Florida is ranked 7th among the nation’s top 10 public universities (2025 U.S. News & World Report) and is the highest-ranked school in Florida. UF is a fully accredited member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and offers more degree programs on a single campus than nearly any other U.S. institution.

Key research resources include:

  • Six major health-related research centers and institutes (Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Institute on Aging, UF Health Cancer Center, Emerging Pathogens Institute, McKnight Brain Institute, and Genetics Institute).
  • HiPerGator, the fastest supercomputer in higher education, supporting extensive AI research.
  • A comprehensive AI initiative integrating AI into education and research across all disciplines.

About the College of Nursing

The UF College of Nursing, led by Dean Shakira Henderson, has launched Elevate 2029, a bold strategic plan reflecting its motto: Care, Lead, and Inspire Boldly. The college is dedicated to high-quality education, research, patient care, and public service.

  • Nationally accredited baccalaureate (traditional and accelerated), RN to BSN, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and PhD in Nursing Science programs.
  • BSN program ranked 1st in Florida and 19th nationally (2025 U.S. News & World Report).
  • Partnerships with UF Health, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, and other clinical sites across the state.
  • Archer Family Health Care: a nurse-led healthcare center providing primary and psychiatric/mental health services to underserved populations.
  • Campuses in Gainesville and Jacksonville, FL.

Requirements

  • PhD in Nursing or a related discipline from an accredited institution by date of hire.
  • Eligible for Florida nursing licensure.
  • A program of research and scholarly activity focused on one or more of the following areas:
    • Palliative care
    • Pain and symptom science
    • Bioinformatics, big data & data science
    • Maternal & infant health
    • Aging
  • A sustained record of research and extramural funding commensurate with rank.
  • A sustained publication record commensurate with rank.
  • Eligible for appointment at assistant, associate, or full professor rank based on research, teaching, and service.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate/Full Professors: Eligible for tenure based on a distinguished record of teaching, research, and service.
  • Experience mentoring doctoral students and early career faculty.
  • Demonstrated commitment to student success and excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate education.
  • Evidence of leadership in the profession of nursing.

Gainesville, FL offers a vibrant community with cultural events, sports, restaurants, year-round outdoor activities, and proximity to Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico.

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