The Lewis & Leona Hughes Endowed Chair in Nursing Science at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Dept Number/Name: 0-6201-000 / College Of Nursing-Dean

College Division: USF Health-College of Nursing

Salary Plan: Faculty

Job Code/Title: The Lewis & Leona Hughes Endowed Chair in Nursing Science

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Negotiable

Position Number: 00014669

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 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain a high level of external grant-supported research, disseminate research findings, and promote the translation of research findings into practice; work closely with practice colleagues at Sarasota Memorial Hospital mentoring clinical scientists.

Mentor current and future nurse researchers and practice scholars.

Collaborate with colleagues in nursing, across the university, and doctoral students.

Utilize the funds associated with the award; ensure fiscal accountability for the funds consistent with the agreement and university policy; and provide an annual performance and stewardship report.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

Earned PhD in Nursing or related field.

Must meet the university criteria for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

Must be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Florida.

Demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service.

Demonstrated record of creative work, professional writing, or research in refereed and other professional journals and recognition as national/international authority in the field of specialization.

Demonstrated record of research relevant to cancer and/or related fields.

PREFERRED:

Demonstrated evidence of current federal research funding.

Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.

Experience with T32 training 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: 37859

Posting Date: September 16, 2024

Posting End Date: November 30, 2024

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Maggie Denney, M.Ed., LMHC, CCEP
Title IX & VAWA Compliance Officer
Director & Title IX Coordinator
4202 E. Fowler Ave. ALN 172, Tampa, FL 33620
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