Clinical Assistant / Clinical Associate Professor

Clinical Assistant / Clinical Associate Professor

Job No : 534939

Work Type : Full Time

Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories : Nursing

Department : 31010000 - NR-OFFICE OF THE DEAN

Job Description

Classification Title :

CLIN AST / ASO / FULL PROF

Job Description :

The University of Florida College of Nursing is seeking applicants holding a DNP or PhD in nursing with a background in psychiatric mental health, pediatrics, and / or family health nursing to fill full-time, twelve-month, 1.0 FTE non-tenure track faculty positions. We are particularly interested in expertise in pediatric primary care. This position is primarily focused on teaching in the DNP program and teaching specialty courses in the BSN program.

This position is located in Gainesville, FL. This is not a remote or online faculty position.

Key Responsibilities :

Teaching

• Teach didactic and clinical courses in the DNP and BSN programs
• Collaborate with faculty teaching teams to ensure excellence in course delivery
• Maintain clinical expertise, including credentials appropriate to specialty and teaching responsibilities
• Engage in professional development to enhance teaching
• Participate in curriculum development to enhance DNP and BSN programs and maintain excellent student outcomes

Scholarship

Service

Practice

University of Florida

The University of Florida maintains a strong ranking among the nation's top 10 public universities, currently ranked 7

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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

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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.

Expected Salary :

Commensurate with education and experience

Minimum Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Interested candidates must submit a curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation. Optional additions for an application package may include a scholarship statement and a teaching statement.

The 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 / .

University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

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.

Health Assessment Required :

Yes

Applications Close :

To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 534939

Our Commitment :

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. 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) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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