Job No: 528479
Work Type: Tenure-Track
Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Physical/Mathematical Sciences
Department:
31030000 – NR-BNS-BIOBEHAVORIAL NUR SCI
Job Description
Classification Title:
ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE
PROFESSOR
Job Description:
The University of Florida’s College of Nursing, Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science is
seeking a PhD prepared faculty member with substantive research expertise and training statistical analytic techniques. The successful
candidate will have an established record of research training, including post-doctoral training, strong quantitative research skills,
refereed publications, and a beginning record of funded research. He/she will also have experience working with multi-disciplinary research
teams.
We are interested in creative and highly motivated individuals looking to advance their academic career at the University of
Florida. The candidate is expected to implement a program of research leading to external funding; contribute to the organizational
development of a community of scholars; and, participate in all aspects of educational delivery, including teaching across programs.
The University of Florida has strengthened its ranking among the nation’s top-10 public universities, rising to the No. 5 spot in
the 2021 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 also have 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. 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
Florida’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive university, ranked 7th largest in the nation. 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.
The University of Florida 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 nationally accredited baccalaureate
(traditional and accelerated), a RN to BSN program, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, as well as the state’s oldest PhD in Nursing
Science. The college uses online learning delivery for many of its programs. As part of UF Health, the University of Florida academic health
center, the College of Nursing collaborates with five other health-related colleges and the UF Health family of hospitals, as well as
clinical partners across the state, such as the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System. Archer Family Health Care is the
college’s comprehensive nurse-managed health care 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.
Come join our team of faculty members
who set a standard for excellence when it comes to innovative education, dynamic research and quality patient care.
Expected Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience
Minimum Requirements:
PhD in statistics or related field. Strong
quantitative research background and excellent writing skills are required. Post-doctoral training required.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Participation on funded research team is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application
Instructions: Interested candidates must submit a curriculum vitae; a research statement; and a teaching statement. Please also include the
names and contact information of three academic/professional references who would be willing to submit a letter of recommendation upon
request.
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 education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved
by 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 fostering and maintaining an inclusive culture that respects the rights and dignity of each
individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, caste, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
gender expression, height, weight, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status. The University of Florida is
supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action institution dedicated to building a broadly
diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.
If an 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.
Health Assessment Required:
No
Applications Close: 10 Nov 2023
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/528479/assistant-associate-professor
The
University 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 including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration,
benefits, and training.
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