Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Classification Title:

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Assistant: Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess equivalent qualifications based on professional experience. A candidate shall be expected to demonstrate successful experience pertinent to the position they are being recommended and have demonstrated qualities relevant to the goals of the academic unit in which they will be employed.

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

Full: Candidates for this faculty rank shall be qualified for the rank of associate professor and, in addition, be a recognized national or international authority or an outstanding teacher in their field or specialization. A candidate for this rank must have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the associate professor level.

Job Description:

The Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy (pc.pharmacy.ufl.edu/), University of Florida, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant/associate/full professor level. Applicants should have a strong record of an independent research program in the general area of pharmaceutics, including, but not limited to, drug delivery, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (pharmacometrics) or drug metabolism. The demonstration of or potential for developing an externally funded research program is essential. Faculty hires will also participate in the professional and graduate instructional efforts of the College. 

Areas of specialization within pharmaceutics should complement the interests of the department pc.pharmacy.ufl.edu/ and the Center for Pharmacometrics and Systems Pharmacology. The position will be located at the Gainesville or Orlando Campus of the University of Florida.   

Information on the Department and College is available at: pc.pharmacy.ufl.edu/   lakenona.ufhealth.org/.

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Employment Benefits Include:

Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.   Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.   Leave: UF Faculty and Staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, maternity/paternity leave, and leave payouts.   To learn more visit: hr.ufl.edu/benefits Required Qualifications:

PhD and at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience in pharmaceutics and/or PharmD with fellowship or with equivalent at least 2 years of experience. Excellent teaching and communication skills are essential. FDLE Criminal Background Check is required. Applicants will have a strong research and publication record in the field of interest.

Preferred:

The successful applicant will hold a PhD Degree and/or postdoctoral and/or academic experience in pharmaceutics. Extramurally-funded research program and proven track record of publication will be considered important attributes of successful candidates.

Soft skills as well as clear written and verbal communication are essential to team-based research and communication between trainees, faculty, and external collaborators. An understanding of patient care will further be helpful for training and mentoring PharmD students, PhD students, and post-doctoral research associates.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Candidates must apply online at Careers at UF. For full consideration, applications must be submitted by October 30, 2025 with the following required documents: CV, letter of interest, teaching philosophy, research plan and contact information for recommendation letters. Three letters of recommendation will be required for final candidates.

Applications received after October 30, 2025 will be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee. The position posting will remain open and accept applications until a competitive pool of applicants is established.

As a part of our review for research and research support positions, we look for a full CV which includes all professional appointments/engagements, all post-secondary education, and all publications from post-secondary education and all respective dates. Please be sure to not use acronyms in your CV. This CV should include names of entities associated with any projects.

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 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.   The final candidate will be required to provide 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/. Health Assessment Required: No