Assistant​/Associate Professor

Assistant/Associate Professor – Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research

Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida (UFL) invites applications for a tenure‑eligible faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

The Department seeks promising or accomplished scientists with expertise in clinical and translational research, including precision medicine, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and drug metabolism. Faculty will contribute to the College’s professional and graduate education programs, participate in instructional efforts, and work closely with the Center for Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine.

Assistant Professor:
Candidates shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess equivalent qualifications based on professional experience. They are expected to demonstrate successful experience pertinent to the position and possess qualities relevant to the goals of the academic unit.

Associate Professor:
Candidates shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess professional qualifications above those equivalent to the highest degree. They are expected to have produced creative work, professional writing, or research and successful teaching or professional experience, and must have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the assistant professor level.

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Pharm.
  
  D.) with formal postdoctoral research training.
• Excellent teaching and communication skills.
• Strong potential for or demonstrated success in securing competitive research funding and a record of accomplishments in research.

• Previous teaching experience and experience in mentoring students.
• Extramurally funded research program and proven track record of publication.
• Soft skills, clear written and verbal communication, and understanding of patient care.

• Health insurance through UF state‑ and university‑sponsored programs, including vision, dental, and long‑term disability.
• Retirement options:
  Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
• Generous paid leave, sick‑leave pool, maternity/paternity leave, and leave payouts.

Expected salary commensurate with education and experience.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names of three professional references through the online application system .edu. Three letters of recommendation will be required for final candidates. A full CV, including all appointments, education, and publications, is required. Notification of application acceptance will be by the posting end date (11:55 p.m. ET).

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply, please call 352/392‑2477 or use the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD).