AST/ASO/FULL PROF

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.

Key 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 college, university and profession commensurate with rank.

University of Florida

The University of Florida maintains a strong ranking among the nation’s top 10 public universities, currently ranked 7^th 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. UF has launched a comprehensive AI initiative, integrating AI into education and research across all disciplines. UF is home to HiPerGator, the fastest supercomputer in higher education, supporting extensive AI research. Research activities reflect a depth of purpose by focusing on the translational nature of biomedical research following the continuum from fundamental research to clinical research to patient care. UF is a fully accredited member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), comprised of the top 62 public and private institutions in North America. With approximately 50,000 students, UF is one of Florida’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive universities. UF offers more degree programs on a single campus than all but two other US institutions, with 21 colleges and schools offering more than 100 majors and 52 undergraduate degree programs, including an institute of agricultural sciences and an academic health science center.

University of Florida, College of Nursing

The UF College of Nursing, under the leadership of Dean Shakira Henderson, has launched a bold new strategic plan, Elevate 2029. https://nursing.ufl.edu/elevate-2029/ The strategic plan exemplifies our motto to Care, Lead, and Inspire Boldly.

The UF College of Nursing is dedicated to high-quality programs of education, research, patient care, and public service. As part of the flagship university in Florida, the College of Nursing joins the university in its commitment to being a preeminent university that serves its students and citizens across the globe. The College of Nursing has innovative education programs including a nationally accredited baccalaureate (traditional and accelerated) program, an RN to BSN program, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, as well as the state’s oldest PhD in Nursing Science. The College of Nursing's BSN program is ranked first in the state of Florida and 19^th nationally in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.

As part of UF Health, the University of Florida academic health center, the College of Nursing leads research with colleagues from five other health-related colleges and many other colleges across campus. Outstanding clinical partners include the UF Health family of hospitals, the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, and partners across the state. Archer Family Health Care is the college’s comprehensive nurse-led healthcare center. Faculty members provide primary care and psychiatric/mental health services to underserved adults, children, and families in Alachua County and surrounding areas. The College’s active faculty practice also offers opportunities for interdisciplinary practice in specialty areas, across sites at UF Health. The College currently has campuses in Gainesville and Jacksonville, FL.

The University of Florida’s main campus is located in north central Florida, a region known for its abundant natural beauty. Gainesville is within a two-hour drive of Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico. The university and greater Gainesville communities enjoy a variety of cultural events, sports, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.

Come join our team of faculty members who set a standard for excellence in innovative education, dynamic research and quality patient care.

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://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida College of Nursing is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment. If accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

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