Clinical Assistant Professor
The Department of Neurology at the University of Florida is seeking exceptional candidates for a full-time, open-rank faculty position within the General Neurology Division. The successful applicant will be expected to provide both inpatient and outpatient clinical care, including consultations, and to participate actively in the teaching and supervision of medical students and residents.
Opportunities for clinical collaborations are abundant. Resources include the McKnight Brain Institute, Institute on Aging, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease, Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, Center for Neurogenetics, Wilder Center for Epilepsy Research, Center for Neuropsychological Studies, Malcom Randall VAMC, including the Brain Research and Rehabilitation Center and Epilepsy Center of Excellence, and Shands HealthCare.
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Commensurate with education and experience
M.D., D.O., or M.D./Ph.D.
Board eligible or board certified in neurology.
Candidates must apply online at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/ and should include a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation may be attached to the application or sent directly to Polly Glattli, glattpa@ufl.edu .
Final candidate will be required to provide 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/ .
The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. 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.
Freqently Asked Questions
In Gainesville, board certification in neurology is highly valued for clinical professor positions. Additionally, credentials linked to clinical research or neurodegenerative diseases boost credibility, aligning well with local research institutes and enhancing clinical teaching opportunities.
Gainesville’s extensive neurological research facilities create a dynamic setting for Clinical Assistant Professors, demanding a balance of inpatient care and active participation in cutting-edge clinical collaborations and teaching, reflecting the city’s integrated academic-medical culture.
Clinical Professors typically blend patient care with academic duties like supervising residents and medical students, unlike clinical associates who might focus more exclusively on patient-facing tasks or administrative support within healthcare settings.
Career progression often leads from assistant to associate and full professor ranks, with increasing involvement in research leadership, grant acquisition, and departmental decision-making, especially when aligned with Gainesville’s strong neuroscience research network.
The International Epr (Esr) Society emphasizes interdisciplinary research opportunities alongside clinical duties, offering candidates unique access to collaborative projects uncommon in traditional university settings, which promotes both teaching and innovative clinical care.
Beyond competitive pay, this role integrates access to premier institutes like the McKnight Brain Institute, fostering a research-rich environment that supports career growth through collaborative clinical projects and specialized neurogenetics initiatives.
Gainesville’s demand for neurology faculty is moderate but growing, influenced by the University of Florida’s expansive research facilities. Candidates with board certification and strong clinical research backgrounds typically experience favorable hiring prospects.
Clinical Assistant Professors in neurology in Gainesville generally earn between $110,000 and $160,000 annually, reflecting local cost of living and the specialized nature of the role within academic and clinical care combined settings.
Key skills include proficiency in inpatient and outpatient neurological care, clinical teaching expertise, and familiarity with translational research. Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities are also crucial given Gainesville’s integrated healthcare and research environment.
Clinical teaching is central, requiring active supervision of medical students and residents. The position supports a balanced integration of educational responsibilities with patient care, leveraging the society’s commitment to advancing clinical knowledge and practice.
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