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The Opportunity

The Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences (BSBS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF), College of Medicine, invites outstanding applicants for two 9-month positions, at the tenure-earning assistant professor of medicine or tenured associate professor of medicine rank. The research focus should be on Microbial Immunology or Virus-Host Interactions relevant to human health. Applicants with a research focus in any area of immune responses to microbial infections or addressing mechanisms of viral pathogenesis are particularly encouraged to apply.

The selected candidates will be expected to develop and maintain a well-funded research program and actively participate in undergraduate and graduate education.  The UCF College of Medicine provides faculty with highly competitive State-supported salaries, generous startup packages and laboratory space. The research facilities are state-of-the-art and include BSL3 laboratory space, transgenic animal facilities and excellent core equipment.

The UCF College of Medicine is a research-based medical school with a culture based on partnerships and collaboration. As part of the UCF College of Medicine, the Burnett School has 59 full-time faculty, more than 2,000 undergraduate majors and 140 graduate students in M.S., Ph.D., and M.D./Ph.D. programs located on two campuses. The selected candidates will have labs located at the health sciences campus at Lake Nona. BSBS at Lake Nona is a critical part of the biomedical cluster at “Medical City” that includes the new UCF Lake Nona Medical Center Hospital, the UCF Lake Nona Cancer Center, the Orlando VA Medical Center, and the Nemours Children’s Hospital. Further information on the BSBS and its research divisions can be found at http://med.ucf.edu/biomed . 

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in a discipline appropriate to the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences program from an accredited institution, postdoctoral or equivalent experience, and have a record of research productivity.

To be eligible for appointment as a tenured associate professor of medicine upon hire, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, service, and leadership. Successful applicants for appointment at the tenured associate professor of medicine rank require current extramural funding.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants with a research focus in any area of immune responses to microbial infections or addressing mechanisms of viral pathogenesis are particularly encouraged to apply.  

Current research funding from extramural sources is preferred for assistant professor of medicine applicants.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/ .  In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload a cover letter, 3-page summary of current and future research plans, a current curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.

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 may be directed to:  Kai McKinstry, Search Committee Chair at Kai.McKinstry@ucf.edu .

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

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Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled ’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando area attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

And more…For more benefits information, go to ‘Prospective Employees’ on the UCF Human Resources website (https://hr.ucf.edu/ ).

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger , and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 240-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of higher education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to employment in research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty positions (including employed visiting positions), graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral scholar positions, and undergraduate positions.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at  http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.