Department

College of Medicine, Family Medicine & Rural Health

Florida State University College of Medicine (FSU COM) seeks to fill a tenure-track full-time faculty position at the rank of either Assistant, Associate, or Professor in the Department of Family Medicine & Rural Health. We are expanding our research programs focused on community-partnered clinical/translational research. We seek candidates with an established or developing program of research utilizing Community-Based Participatory Research or related community-partnered approaches such as patient-centered outcomes research.

FSU COM has a focused mission of training patient-centered physicians devoted to the needs of rural, underserved, minority, and elderly populations. Candidates whose work aligns with the FSU COM mission and who engage with underrepresented and/or medically underserved populations are especially encouraged to apply. As a community-based medical school, FSU COM is particularly well-suited for conducting research in primary care and community settings. For more information about the college, please see our website: http://www.med.fsu.edu .

Importantly, there are rich opportunities for intra-departmental and intra-college collaborations, particularly including FSU COM's Department of Behavioral Science and Social Medicine and FSU's College of Nursing. There will also be opportunities for new clinical research teams within the FSU Health academic health center ( https://fsuhealth.fsu.edu/ ), scheduled to open in 2026.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining an independent line of community-engaged research that attracts significant extramural grant support.
• Serving as a research mentor for clinical faculty in the department.
• Writing papers for professional journals, and serving on various committees that support the curricular, research, and other functions of the department, the college, and the university.
• Teaching medical and/or physician assistant students.
• Opportunities for outpatient clinical practice are available.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (PhD, MD, DrPH or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated record of achievement in research, teaching, and service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of excellence in community-engaged research.
• Proven record of research success which includes a record of extramural research funding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration and partnerships.
• Demonstrated success in building and sustaining interdisciplinary research teams.
• Excellent mentoring and teaching skills, which are highly valued as critical contributors to our mission of training the next generation of healthcare professionals and scientists.

Contact Info

Ute Sartin, Assistant Director or Danyel White, Administrative Specialist
Email: ute.sartin@med.fsu.edu or danyel.white@med.fsu.edu
The Department of Family Medicine & Rural Health
Florida State University College of Medicine
1115 West Call Street
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4300

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information, including submitting a cover letter of interest . Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

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Considerations

This is a Faculty position and a Tenure-earning role.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

This position is being advertised as open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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