Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor – Health Education and Behavior, University of Florida

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Health Education and Behavior at the University of Florida invites applications for an open-rank, tenured or tenure-track faculty position. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-accruing, on-campus appointment scheduled to begin August 16, 2027. Rank and tenure status will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will conduct an independent research program that complements department and college initiatives, participate in collaborative research, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and mentor MS and PhD students. The department’s established research programs include behavioral aspects of substance misuse; obesity, physical activity, and nutrition; and sexual health, including HIV/AIDS, other STIs, violence prevention, and reproductive health. Faculty also collaborate and contribute to research training through university-wide centers, including the Center for Behavioral Economic Health Research, the Center for Addiction Research and Education, and the Southern HIV and Alcohol Research Consortium. The position offers a competitive salary and a start-up package commensurate with rank and experience. Department faculty have opportunities for summer salary. The appointment is on campus in Gainesville, Florida.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in health education, health behavior, public health, social and behavioral sciences, or a related field before faculty appointment.
Evidence of a strong scientific background.
Demonstrated ability to secure external funding to support a research program.
A track record of extramural funding is expected for consideration at Associate or Full Professor rank.

Nice To Haves

Research program in behavioral aspects of substance misuse; obesity, physical activity, and nutrition; sexual health, including HIV/AIDS, other STIs, violence prevention, and reproductive health; or a closely complementary area.
Established research record in modifying health-related behavioral risk factors.
Strong quantitative or mixed-methods research skills.
Experience with multidisciplinary collaboration.
Focus on culturally appropriate methods.
Use of digital technologies for health promotion.
Experience implementing or disseminating evidence-based health behavior change programs.

Responsibilities

Conduct an independent research program that complements department and college research initiatives.
Participate in collaborative research programs.
Contribute significantly to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Mentor MS and PhD students.