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• Job No: 534933
• Work Type: Full Time
• Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
• Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Nursing
• Department:
  - -OFFICE OF THE DEAN

The University of Florida College of Nursing is seeking Ph.D.

-prepared faculty members with research expertise for full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty positions as Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. We are particularly interested in 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; and aging.

At UF, the resources of a comprehensive university are linked to exceptional clinical facilities with the goal of applying interdisciplinary research efforts to improve health.

This position is located in Gainesville, FL. This is not a remote or online faculty position.

• 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.

• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research.
• Teach courses in areas of expertise.

• Provide professional service to college, university and profession commensurate with rank.

The University of Florida maintains a strong ranking among the nation's top 10 public universities, currently ranked 7th in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list. UF remains the most highly ranked school in Florida and the only university in the state in the top 10. The university's research awards have also reached new heights. Major research resources at UF 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) designed to create synergistic and collaborative research opportunities.

Commensurate with education and experience.

• PhD in Nursing or PhD in related discipline from an accredited institution by date of hire.
• Eligible for Florida nursing licensure.
• A program of research and scholarly activity focused on palliative care; pain and symptom science; bioinformatics, big data & data science; maternal & infant health; and aging. Other research areas may also be considered.
• 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 upon hire, based on research, teaching, and service commensurate with rank.

• Associate/Full Professors:
  Eligible for tenure based on demonstrated 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.

Interested candidates must submit a curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation. Optional additions for an application package may include: a research statement and a teaching statement.

Final candidate will be required to provide three (3) letters of recommendation and an 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 educational 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call  or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.