Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Open Rank, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Position - Open Rank
Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University

The Herberth Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM) and Baptist Health South Florida (BHSF) aims to develop a group of cutting-edge basic science researchers in Neuroscience, Cardiology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. HWCOM and BHSF seek applicants for various full-time, tenure or tenure track positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor within the Department of Cellular & Molecular Medicine. We seek applicants with an excellent record of achievement and research excellence to join and collaborate with our interdisciplinary and interactive faculty and to perform basic and translational research in Neuroscience, Cardiology, Oncology and Orthopedics, publish in major peer-reviewed journals and maintain an independent, extramurally funded research program. Candidates are also expected to contribute to graduate and/or medical school education.

The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University stands at the forefront of integrating community-based medical education and clinical care, with a focus on training socially accountable physicians, scientists, and health professionals dedicated to community service. As an academic and clinical affiliate of Baptist Health and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, the College of Medicine offers a unique environment for innovation and growth.

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.
• Must have current extramural funding (R01 level equivalent)
• Should have creative work, professional writing or research in refereed and other professional journals and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in epigenomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, genomics or bioinformatics highly encouraged
• Expertise in oncology, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, neurosciences, or orthopedics is highly encouraged.

To apply, or to learn more about the position, please contact the Grant Cooper team via email at [email protected] Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.