Professor Jobs in Florida

Professor jobs in Florida are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in higher education institutions, community colleges, and research universities across the state at every level from adjunct instructor to full tenured professor. The heaviest hiring is in Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, where institutions like the University of Florida system, University of Central Florida, and Florida International University maintain large and ongoing faculty needs. The most in-demand specialties are nursing and health sciences, business, and STEM disciplines, reflecting Florida's growing healthcare and technology sectors. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles150+
Top employerUniversity of Florida
Top cityGainesville, FL
Cities hiring30
Work type95% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Assistant Professor of Clinical - Medicine, Rheumatology
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Assistant Professor of Clinical - Medicine, Rheumatology
University of Miami
Miami, Florida
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Lecturer/Sr Lecturer
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Lecturer/Sr Lecturer
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
Master of Arts
5,001-10,000

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Assistant Professor-Tenure Accruing, History of the Indian Ocean World
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Assistant Professor-Tenure Accruing, History of the Indian Ocean World
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
Doctoral degree in history
5,001-10,000

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Assistant Professor - Computational Biology
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Assistant Professor - Computational Biology
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Environmental Science
Doctoral degree in ecology
10,000+

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Software and Information Technology Professor - FT40
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Software and Information Technology Professor - FT40
Keiser University
West Palm Beach, Florida
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
ML (Machine Learning)
Doctoral degree
1,001-5,000

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Professor Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Gainesville
38 jobs
Orlando
11 jobs
Miami
8 jobs
Tallahassee
8 jobs
Daytona Beach
8 jobs
Boca Raton
5 jobs
Miami Gardens
4 jobs

Professor Job Market in Florida

A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • University of Florida45
  • University of Central Florida13
  • University of South Florida12
  • University of North Florida9
  • Florida State University8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in professor jobs across Florida.

  • Terminal degree in the teaching field required, typically a doctorate or MFA
  • Prior teaching experience at the college or university level strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated research record with peer-reviewed publications or creative works
  • Ability to teach a full course load across multiple delivery formats including online
  • Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard
  • Commitment to student success, advising, and departmental service responsibilities

Professor Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a professor in Florida?

Becoming a professor in Florida typically requires a terminal degree in your field, most often a doctorate or an MFA for creative disciplines. Florida does not require a state-issued teaching license for college-level faculty, but community colleges under the Florida College System may require a master's degree plus graduate credit hours in the teaching subject. Public university positions are governed by the State University System of Florida, and candidates are evaluated by faculty search committees.

Which companies hire professors in Florida?

Florida professor roles are posted by University of Florida, University of Central Florida, and University of South Florida and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Florida's large public university systems and community college districts account for the majority of ongoing faculty openings across the state.

Which Florida cities have the most professor jobs?

Gainesville, Tampa, and Jacksonville have the most professor openings in Florida. This distribution reflects the concentration of major public research universities, medical schools, and multi-campus community college districts in those metros, which generate consistent full-time and adjunct faculty demand across a wide range of disciplines throughout the year.

Are there remote professor jobs in Florida?

Yes, and more than many fields, particularly for lecture-based and writing-intensive courses. About 5% of professor openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the growth of online degree programs at Florida institutions. Fully remote positions are most common in general education, business, and humanities disciplines where no lab or clinical component is required.

How can I get hired as a professor in Florida with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is adjunct or visiting instructor work, which Florida community colleges and state universities hire for regularly, even for candidates finishing a graduate degree. Institutions in the Florida College System frequently hire adjuncts with a master's degree and relevant professional experience in lieu of teaching history. Building a record through adjunct teaching, developing an online course portfolio, and completing any required graduate education hours in your subject gives candidates a clear edge for moving into full-time roles.

Where can I find and apply to professor jobs in Florida?

You can find and apply to professor jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida faculty openings across universities, colleges, and research institutions. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and discipline, and apply directly to the positions that match.

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