AST/ASO PROF

Doctoral-level degree (e.g., Ph.D., J.D., Pharm.D., or M.D.) in bioethics, a health-related field, or other relevant topic area. Commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship.

About the role

The Department of Community Health and Family Medicine (CHFM), Program in Bioethics Law and Medical Professionalism at the University of Florida, College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor. The primary assignment will be in the Bioethics, Law, and Medical Professionalism Program (BLMP). This is a full-time, tenure or tenure-track eligible or multi-mission position depending on the interests and qualifications of the candidate.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the MD curriculum (years 1-4) in a variety of settings, such as small groups and larger didactic sessions.
• Develop new curriculum for medical students, residents, and other health professions students.
• Mentor medical students in the Discovery Pathways track on Medical Ethics and Law, including serving as a research project mentor.
• Expand the presence of BLMP regionally and nationally through education efforts (e.g., continuing education, professional conferences, invited speaker events).
• Develop and continue your own portfolio of research, collaborating with other schools and colleges at UF.
• Participate in service to the department, college, and university, including curriculum or compliance committees and shared governance activities.

Qualifications

• Doctoral-level degree (e.g., Ph.D., J.D., Pharm.D., or M.D.) in bioethics, a health-related field, or other relevant topic area.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Preferred Experience

• Teaching bioethics and/or law.
• Evidence of ability to produce scholarly work.
• Participation in department/college/university-level service.
• Involvement with professional organizations relevant to BLMP.

About the location

Gainesville, Florida, is home to Florida’s largest and oldest university and serves as the cultural, educational, and commercial center for the north-central Florida region. With approximately 269,000 residents county-wide, Gainesville offers a full range of municipal services, including cultural and nature amenities, a regional transit system, and a 72-par championship golf course. Known for its historic preservation and natural beauty, Gainesville provides easy access to beaches, nature preserves, and outdoor activities year-round. It is within a couple of hours’ drive to major cities like Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tampa.

About the department

The Department of Community Health and Family Medicine (CHFM) at the University of Florida College of Medicine integrates teaching in humanistic medicine, medical ethics, behavioral medicine, and rural and community health into both undergraduate and graduate curricula. The department’s mission is to serve patients and the community while shaping the future of healthcare through outstanding teaching, discovery, and innovation.

About the program

The Bioethics, Law, and Medical Professionalism Program (BLMP), founded in 1974, offers expertise in bioethics, including end-of-life issues, stem-cell research, genetic engineering, health care equity, research design, and public policy. Faculty teach in the Clinical Ethics and Law thread throughout the four-year M.D. curriculum and mentor students in the Discovery Pathways track on Medical Ethics and Law.

About the College of Medicine

The University of Florida College of Medicine, the largest of six colleges at the UF Academic Health Center, opened in 1956. It offers MD, graduate medical degrees (including Master of Science and Doctoral degrees), and the UF School of Physician Assistant Studies. The college has over 1,600 full-time faculty members across its Gainesville and Jacksonville campuses and partners with UF Health, the Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and other affiliated hospitals to provide high-quality patient care and training.

Benefits

The University of Florida provides a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries, generous time off, and ample opportunities for growth. More information is available at UF Benefits.

Pay

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with education and experience.