Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Assistant, Associate, Full Professor at the University of Florida. The Department of Medicine is seeking a full-time faculty member at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in the Division of Hematology/Oncology. The candidate is expected to establish and maintain an energetic, independent research group, mentor graduate trainees, and establish collaborations with other laboratories in the Department and the wider institution. 

The ideal candidate will hold an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD and have a proven record of research excellence, demonstrated by high-impact peer-reviewed publications and successful acquisition of extramural funding. Candidates with a strong commitment to advancing the academic community through research, teaching, and service are especially encouraged to apply.  This position will be a part of the Center for Inflammation Science and Systems Medicine at the Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation and Technology located in Jupiter, FL.

About UF Health and the Division

The UF Division of Hematology and Oncology is a key partner of the UF Health Cancer Center, fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment. Our faculty lead cutting-edge clinical research, develop novel treatments, and provide compassionate care for patients with all types of cancer and hematologic diseases.

The University of Florida, the state’s largest and most comprehensive public university, offers extensive undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs. The UF Health Science Center, comprising six colleges, is located on the Gainesville campus, with additional research, teaching, and patient care sites in Jacksonville, Orlando, and across Florida.

Professional Development & Resources

UF offers a wealth of resources to support faculty development, including:

• Leadership, education, and research training through the UF Health Cancer Center (UFHCC), the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), and formal mentorship programs.
• Robust clinical research support from the UFHCC Clinical Research Office.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching, and mentorship.

Qualifications & Expectations

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A commitment to excellence in patient care, research, and education.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• A strong sense of teamwork and collaboration.
• A dedication to mentoring the next generation of cancer researchers and scientists.

Appointment Details

• Tenure-accruing and non-tenure-accruing tracks are available.
• Rank and tenure status will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Salary is negotiable, commensurate with education and experience.

Completion of an approved doctoral program.  A strong background in cancer-related research demonstrated by a strong publication record and successful funding.  In addition to research, candidate should have a strong commitment to teaching in an academic setting.  If clinician-scientist, completion of an approved hematology/oncology fellowship program, board certification and/or eligibility, and eligibility to obtain an unrestricted Florida license is required.

Foreign national candidates whose employment conditions meet federal and University requirements under an immigrant classification are eligible to apply.

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/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

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