At USF College of Nursing, you'll find yourself at the forefront of cutting-edge research, tackling critical issues like cardiovascular health, cancer prevention, chronic illness, caregiver support, and so much more. Our 2,000-square-foot biobehavioral lab, equipped with state-of-the-art tools for assays in genomics, microbiome, and more, is where you'll make groundbreaking discoveries. Our nurse scientists are dedicated to improving the health and wellness of individuals, families, and communities worldwide, always with a commitment to equity and inclusive excellence.
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Current Faculty Openings
The Lewis & Leona Hughes Endowed Chair in Nursing Science
The University of South Florida College of Nursing is seeking an outstanding nurse scientist for the position of the Lewis and Leona Hughes Endowed Chair in Nursing Science. The Chair will lead and expand the development of cancer research in the College of Nursing. The Chair has endowment support and a generous start-up package and will have the opportunity for close collaboration with the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute at Sarasota Memorial Hospital as well as other oncology centers in the area. The Endowed Chair is a full-time, tenured position, expected to contribute to the research, teaching, and service missions of the college.
Lyall and Beatrice Thompson Nursing Professorship in Oncology
The University of South Florida College of Nursing is seeking an outstanding nurse scientist for the position of the Lyall and Beatrice Thompson Nursing Professorship in Oncology. The nurse scientist holding this professorship will sustain a robust, state-of-the-art clinical program of research in oncology and quality of life issues. This esteemed position comes with a generous start-up package as well as the opportunity to collaborate with clinician colleagues at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute to enhance research in quality-of-life care for persons with cancer.
Assistant Professor
This position will teach in the undergraduate and/or graduate programs; may serve as a liaison between USF College of Nursing and designated clinical facilities, requiring some travel to clinical facilities; mentor nursing students, and engage in college, university, community, and professional service activities that commensurate with the rank Assistant Professor. Faculty can expect to teach at any of the college's three campuses (Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota/Manatee).
Dorothy Benjamin Term Scientist in Memory Disorders
The University of South Florida College of Nursing is seeking an outstanding scientist for the position of Dorothy Benjamin Term Scientist in Memory Disorders. The incumbent will lead/expand the development of memory disorders research in the College of Nursing. This esteemed position comes with a generous start-up package as well as the opportunity to collaborate with researchers in established centers across the University and community.
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