Employment
Open Faculty Positions
Explore the opportunities available in the University of Florida College of Nursing. Faculty positions are available in women's, children and family nursing,adult nursing and psychiatric/mental health nursing. The UF College of Nursing is the premier educational institution for nursing in the state of Florida and a top national leader. The UF College of Nursing continually attracts and retains the highest caliber of nursing students and faculty with a passion for science and caring.
The University of Florida is one of the nation's top twenty AAU public research universities. With more than 48,000 students, UF is the fourth largest university in the nation. UF's remarkably diverse campus in north central Florida includes a major arts and sciences component, the Institute of Food and Agricultural Science, and the Health Science Center with an internationally recognized Brain Institute, an Institute on Aging, Genetics Institute and Cancer Center. Faculty members enjoy opportunity for joint appointment with these institutes and centers.
The College of Nursing offers nationally accredited baccalaureate and master's degree programs as well as the state's oldest PhD in Nursing Science. A cooperative PhD Degree provides doctoral education to four consortium universities. The College has a Biobehavioral Research Center. Faculty research is focused in the areas of aging, cancer, health policy, and women's/family health. The College's Office of Research Support offers outstanding mentorship and assistance for new researchers. An active faculty practice plan supports interdisciplinary work and leadership in advanced nursing practice.
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The College of Nursing at the University of Florida is currently seeking candidates for the following position. The tenure track emphasizes research and teaching. Faculty positions at the University of Florida are 12-month appointments.
Associate/Full Professor
Kirbo Endowed Chair in Oncology Nursing
Department of Adult and Elderly Nursing
(Req. #0703054) Requirements: An earned doctorate in nursing or a related field, evidence of an established externally funded program of research in oncology/cancer care nursing, eligibility for tenure and the rank of associate or full professor, teaching experience and eligibility for licensure as an RN in Florida.
Assistant/Associate Professor
Smith Term Professorship in Health Policy
The College of Nursing is seeking applications from health policy nurse researchers for the Dorothy M. Smith Term Professorship, a tenure-track position with future potential to seek an Endowed Chair.
(Req. #0704167) Requirements: An earned doctorate in nursing or a related field, an externally funded program of research in health policy/patient safety/nursing outcomes, teaching experience and eligibility for licensure as an RN in Florida.
Assistant/Associate Professor
Pediatric or Women's Health Nursing
Department of Women’s, Children’s, and Family Nursing
Clinical or Tenure Track
(Req. # 0800813) Requirements: Master’s degree in pediatric or women’s health nursing and a doctoral degree in nursing or a related field are required. Candidates must be eligible for FL RN licensure and relevant advanced practice certification. Candidates are expected to have an identified research focus, a record of scholarly work, a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches and teaching experience. Both early and mid-career candidates are encouraged to apply. Rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience. Applications are currently being considered and will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor
Department of Women’s, Children’s and Family Nursing
Clinical or Tenure Track
(Req# 801014)Requirements: A master's degree in Family Practice (FNP) and a doctoral degree in nursing (PhD or DNP) or are required. Candidates must be eligible for FL ARNP licensure and relevant advance practice certification. Candidates are expected to have a record of scholarly work, a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches and teaching experience. Both early and mid-career candidates are encouraged to apply.
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Department of Health Care Environments & Systems
Tenure Track
(Req#802880)Requirements: A master's degree specializing in psychiatric/mental health or public health/community health and a doctoral degree in nursing or a related field are required. Preference will be given to those with established research programs. However, early career candidates with clear research foci, records of scholarly work, and solid plans for extramural funding will be considered. Candidates must be eligible for FL RN licensure and relevant advanced practice certification.
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Department of Health Care Environments & Systems
Tenure Track
(Req#802237)Requirements: A master's degree specializing in public health/community health and a doctoral degree in nursing or a related field are required. However, early career candidates with clear research foci, records of scholarly work, and solid plans for extramural funding will be considered. Candidates must be eligible for FL RN licensure and relevant advanced practice certification. Highly motivated individuals specializing in public health/community health nursing who are seeking to advance their academic careers and contribute to the research mission at the University of Florida.
Applicants should apply on-line at https://jobs.ufl.edu, as well as forward a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. Candidates should have at least 3 professional references send letters directly to the Search Committee chair at:
Chair of the Search Committee
c/o Dean's Office
College of Nursing
Health Science Center
PO Box 100197
Gainesville, FL 32610-0197
The University is an Equal Opportunity Institution Employer.
The search process will be conducted under the provisions of Florida's Government in the Sunshine and Public Records laws.
For a complete and official description of any position posted above, please go to http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/default.htm and Search for that Requisition number.