Assistant Professor

The University of Florida Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine invites applications for a full-time Orthopaedic Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a nationally recognized academic medical center with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, and research. The position is available at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, on either a tenure-accruing or non–tenure-accruing track.  Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and scholarly accomplishments. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in delivering high-quality patient care while contributing to the education and mentorship of fellows, residents, and medical students. Opportunities for clinical and/or basic research, program development, and multidisciplinary collaboration are strongly supported and encouraged.

Commensurate with qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Completion of an accredited Orthopaedic Surgery Residency.
• A one-year or greater musculoskeletal oncology fellowship.
• Successful completion of Part 1 of the Orthopaedic Surgery Boards Examination.
• Eligibility for an unrestricted Florida Medical License through the Florida Board of Medicine.

Qualified candidates need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation.  The review of applications will begin on May 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Final candidate will be required to provide an 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 institution outside the U.S. must be evaluated by a credentialing service approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES): http://naces.org/.

For accommodations due to a disability, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

The University of Florida is an equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The University of Florida invites all qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.