Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

The USF Health College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges at the University of South Florida and one of four that make up USF Health. As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities USF is designated by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and a Community-Engaged institution reflecting its commitment to excellence in education research and service. Nationally recognized as a leader in nursing education and research the College of Nursing serves more than 2000 undergraduate masters and doctoral students each year. For the fourth consecutive year our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has been ranked No. 1 among Floridas public universities by U.S. News & World Reportrising to No. 23 in the nation in 2025. As an integral part of USF Health the College of Nursing is guided by a mission grounded in excellence innovation and respect. We are dedicated to educating future nurses advancing nursing science and applying evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes and community wellbeing.

The College of Nursing at the University of South Florida invites applications for a full-time tenure-track
Assistant Professor position. We seek candidates with expertise in health services research health policy population health implementation science and program evaluation. Areas of interest include healthcare delivery transformation health equity social determinants of health community-based interventions and the development and evaluation of evidence-based programs and policies that improve health outcomes across diverse populations.

Responsibilities:
We are seeking a dynamic scholar with a strong research portfolio a commitment to excellence in teaching and a record of meaningful service and collaboration. The successful candidate will be expected to:

Develop and maintain an independent externally funded research program in their area of expertise.
Disseminate research findings through publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
Teach and mentor students across undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary researchers community partners and healthcare organizations.
Contribute to the mission of the College through service at the college university professional and community
levels.

This is an onsite position requiring in-person presence during standard business hours. Remote or hybrid work
arrangements are not available.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching academic research and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.

Additional Minimum Qualifications:

Evidence of scholarly productivity and potential to develop an externally funded program of research.
Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: health services research health policy population health implementation science program evaluation healthcare delivery or health equity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Established record of scholarly productivity including peer-reviewed publications and a history of grant funding.
Established program of research in health services research health policy population health implementation
science program evaluation health equity or healthcare delivery transformation.
Experience conducting large-scale multidisciplinary and/or community-engaged research.
Experience teaching and mentoring students at the undergraduate graduate and/or doctoral levels.
Research interests aligned with the College of Nursings mission and strategic research priorities.