About the role
Classification Title:
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Medical Oncologist
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must be board-certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology and be eligible for a Florida Medical License or eligible for a Medical Faculty Certificate.
Job Description:
Medical Oncologist at the University of Florida. The Department of Medicine at the University of Florida is seeking applications for a full or part-time medical oncologist for a clinician-researcher track position in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the Assistant Professor rank or higher. This role is open to ABIM board-certified or board-eligible medical oncologists with expertise in solid tumors. The position offers flexibility, allowing the candidate to shape their role within the division based on their specific expertise and interests.
The successful applicant will primarily focus on clinical care but will also be expected to contribute significantly to clinical and translational research, participate in team-based research initiatives, and engage in teaching students, residents, and fellows in both clinical and inpatient settings. Additionally, the candidate will collaborate in a variety of activities, including subspecialty and multidisciplinary clinics at the UF Health main campus, cancer case and research conferences, and clinical trials. Clinical responsibilities may also include an assignment at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center. A commitment to high-quality patient care, research, and academic excellence is essential.
Faculty in the UF Division of Hematology and Oncology are members of the University of Florida Health Cancer Institute (UFHCI), the only NCI-Designated Cancer Institute based at a public university in Florida. The UFHCI blends comprehensive patient care and innovative research in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, with members from all 16 colleges at the University of Florida (UF). UF, ranked #7 among public universities by U.S. News & World Report and #4 by Forbes in 2025, stands as a premier research institution, driving innovation and discovery while delivering exceptional value and academic excellence.
Resources available for professional development at the University of Florida Health Sciences Center include leadership, education, and research training through support from the UF Health Cancer Institute, Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI), formal mentorship programs, and supported opportunities for teaching and research. The UF Health Cancer Institute Clinical Research Office provides clinical research support.
Foreign national candidates whose employment conditions meet federal and University requirements under an immigrant classification are eligible to apply.
Tenure accruing and non-tenure accruing tracks are available. Rank and tenure status will be commensurate with qualifications
About Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, Florida, (https://www.visitgainesville.com/) is a vibrant university city of 140,000, home to the University of Florida. Surrounded by pristine springs, miles of trails, and one of the state’s lushest urban tree canopies, Gainesville blends year-round outdoor living with top-ranked public schools, a thriving arts and music scene, championship athletics, and an affordable cost of living.
Just a short drive from the beaches on both coasts and within two hours of Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa, Gainesville offers big-city access with small-town charm — all enhanced by Florida’s standout benefit of no state income tax.
Expected Salary:
Salary is negotiable, commensurate with education and experience.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must be board-certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology and be eligible for a Florida Medical License or eligible for a Medical Faculty Certificate.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please attach curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation.
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 the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
This requisition will be used to fill multiple positions.
This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes