Foundational Sciences Educator; Assistant or Associate Professor of Medicine

Position: Foundational Sciences Educator (Assistant or Associate Professor of Medicine)
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March 20, 2026 (16 days left to apply) job requisition :
R112758
** The Opportunity
** The University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine (COM) invites applications for a non-tenure earning assistant professor of medicine or associate professor of medicine position in the Department of Medical Education. We are seeking an experienced medical educator with expertise in foundational biomedical sciences, particularly pharmacology, to contribute to our innovative curriculum and support the development of future physicians.

The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team of educators to design, deliver, and continuously improve a competency-based, integrated medical curriculum. Responsibilities include teaching in areas such as pharmacology, cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics. The ideal candidate will have experience in curricular design, active learning methodologies (e.g., case-based and team-based learning). The incumbent will be expected to engage in educational scholarship and will have service responsibilities to the department, college, and university.

The Department of Medical Education is composed of a multidisciplinary team representing the foundational sciences, clinical sciences, and health library sciences. Its mission is to develop, enhance, and evaluate integrated educational programs that promote student learning across the basic and clinical curriculum.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** A Ph.D. or equivalent in a foundational biomedical science discipline from an accredited institution. ABD's will be considered, but all the degree requirements must be completed by the time of appointment.
* The candidate’s scholarly background and experience must be commensurate with the faculty rank for which the application is submitted.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Demonstrated experience teaching pharmacology, cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, and other foundational sciences within an LCME-accredited medical school.
* Demonstrated record of success in developing and implementing high-quality foundational sciences curricula, including the integration of digital tools, emerging technology and competency-based assessments.
* Documented effectiveness in the use of active learning strategies and in small-group facilitation.
* Excellent communication and a substantiated record of collaborative, multidisciplinary, team-based work.
** Additional Application Materials

Required:

** UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, . In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:
• A curriculum vitae.  
• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.
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* NOTE:

** Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:
Maria Meier-Molina er-Molina.
** Special Instructions to the Applicants:
** Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States
** Job Close Date:
** 03/19/2026
** Note to applicants:
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