Lyall and Beatrice Thompson Nursing Professorship in Oncology

Dept Number/Name: 0-6201-000 / College Of Nursing-Dean
College Division: USFHealth-College of Nursing
Salary Plan: Faculty
Job Code/Title: Lyall and Beatrice Thompson Nursing Professorship in Oncology
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Negotiable
Position Number: 00014686
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
The College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges that comprise the University of South Florida (USF), and one of four colleges comprising USF Health. Carnegie-designated as a Research 1 institution and a Community-Engaged institution, USF was named the fastest-rising university in America, according to U.S. News and World Report 2022. Recognized as a leader in nursing education and research, the College of Nursing at USF serves over 2,200 undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students each year. Our program is distinguished for having the highest rank among public nursing masters' programs in Florida by U.S. News and World Report 2023.
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 science, and implement evidence-based clinical practice to improve health and wellness.
POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
The professorship is a 3-year appointment with the option to renew.  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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The nurse scientist will maintain a high level of external grant-supported research, disseminate research discoveries, and promote the translation of research findings, into practice working closely with colleagues.   The incumbent will mentor faculty, clinician scientists, and students; participate in interdisciplinary grant applications for centers and training programs; and maintain individual extramural funding.

About USF:
The University of South Florida is a high-impact, global research university located adjacent to beautiful Tampa Bay on Florida's spectacular west coast. It is one of the largest public universities in the nation and is ranked 28th among the top public universities for total research expenditures by the National Science Foundation. In 2023, USF was invited to join the Association of American Universities (AAU), a prestigious group of leading universities in the United States and Canada. The university is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity category, a distinction attained by only 2.5 percent of all universities. USF is the fastest-rising university in America, according to U.S. News and World Report's (U.S. News) 2023 Best Colleges rankings. At the heart of USF is a vibrant, diverse, and engaged student body. More than 50,000 students are enrolled in the USF System, which includes three distinct campuses ?USF St. Petersburg, USF Tampa, and USF Sarasota-Manatee - with an annual budget of $1.8 billion and an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
Hold an earned PhD in nursing.
Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor.
Have a record of research relevant to oncology and/or related fields.
Have a strong history of federal funding, demonstrated leadership with building and managing a research enterprise, commitment to excellence in teaching, and a vision that will position the College and the Sarasota Memorial's Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute prominently at the national stage.
If a nurse, the candidate must be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Florida.
PREFERRED:
Is a fellow American Academy of Nursing.
Has experience collaborating with a national cancer center.
Has experience with Center or training grants and programs.

• USF offers GREAT BENEFITS to full time employees!!
  • • • Medical Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Paid Vacation Days
      • Paid Sick Days
      • 11 Paid Holidays
      • Various Retirement Options ,
      • Tuition Assistance (available for yourself, spouse, partner or dependent)
      • On-campus Childcare Options
      • Flexible Work Program: full-time/part-time remote work (based on position requirements)
      • Other Voluntary Benefits Offered
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Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 36217

Posting Date:  March 6, 2024

Posting End Date: March 31, 2024

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