Assistant Professor Tenure/Tenure Track (Finance)
Dept Number/Name: 0-6201-000 / College Of Nursing-Dean
College Division: USFHealth-College of Nursing
Salary Plan: Faculty
Job Code/Title: 9003 / Assistant Professor
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Negotiable
Position Number: 00017542
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
The College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges that comprise the University of South Florida and one of four colleges within USF Health. USF is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is designated as both a Research 1 and a Community-Engaged institution by the Carnegie Foundation. U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation's top 50 public universities for five consecutive years, and in 2023, USF earned its highest ranking ever among all universities public or private. The College of Nursing is recognized as a nursing education and research leader, serving over 2,400 undergraduate, master?s, and doctoral students annually. For the third consecutive year, our Master of Science in Nursing program ranked No. 1 among all public Florida Institutions and is proudly positioned at No. 24 nationally.
The College of Nursing is an integral part of the USF Health community. We live by our mission to employ the core values of excellence, innovation, inclusion, and respect to educate future nurses, advance nursing science, and implement evidence-based clinical practice to improve health and wellness.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The University of South Florida College of Nursing is seeking a dynamic, tenure/tenure-track Assistant Professor to join our faculty. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing scholarly research, teaching excellence, and service contributions. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to an innovative academic environment while pursuing impactful research, mentoring students, and engaging in professional service.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an independent, externally funded research program and contribute to the three core missions of the academic triad: teaching, mentoring, and service while conducting high-impact research. They will demonstrate excellence in all aspects of the academic mission, including producing high-impact research, employing innovative teaching and mentorship strategies, and contributing meaningfully to service activities. Faculty members are expected to maintain a robust, externally funded research program that advances the College's mission and reputation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As an Assistant Professor on the Tenure/Tenure-Track the candidate will be responsible for developing and leading an independent research program, securing external funding, and publishing scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals. The role emphasizes conducting high-impact research and contributing to advancing knowledge in the field.
Faculty are also expected to engage in college and university service, participate in professional organizations, and contribute to community outreach. Must demonstrate significant progress toward meeting tenure requirements, with a focus on research productivity, grant development, and meaningful service.
Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
Doctoral degree (PhD or DNP) in Nursing from an accredited institution.
Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor according to university criteria.
History of or potential for securing substantive extramural funding and leading research enterprises.
Proven record of research productivity, including peer-reviewed publications and recognition as an Assistant professor in the field of specialization.
Commitment to advancing health parity and conducting high-impact research in areas such as aging, cancer control, sleep medicine, HIV prevention/treatment, or related fields.
Eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Florida by the appointment date.
Vision and potential to position the College nationally through research contributions and collaboration.
USF Health
Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number: 38755
Posting Date: 2/12/2025
Posting End Date: 2/19/2025
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About USF
The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
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