Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor-Division of Surgical Research

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Division of Surgical Research

Location:

12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, US

Job  | Category:
Faculty | Degree Level: Doctorate Degree | Posting Date: 01/15/2025

Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track Faculty (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor)

Basic Science-Open Rank Faculty: 2 positions available.

The Department of Surgery at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine is seeking to hire 2 Basic Science-Open Rank Faculty to join the Division of Surgical Research. Applicants should have a MD, PhD or equivalent degree and a strong publication track record, commensurate with experience and rank. Candidates for appointments at all levels must have current extramural funding, evidence of active contribution to graduate training and/or medical education.

Physician scientists are encouraged to apply. Candidates chosen are expected to maintain an independent, extramurally funded research program.

• Teaching duties: contribute to graduate and/or medical school education.
• Research duties: perform basic and translational research related to the pathophysiology of diseases relevant to the broad field of surgical research, with emphasis on cardiovascular, cardiopulmonary or cerebrovascular function in inflammatory disease processes, publish in major peer‑reviewed journals, and maintain an independent, extramurally funded research program.
• Administrative duties: serve on departmental, MCOM or University committees as assigned by the Chair and Dean of MCOM.

• Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher‑level administrator of a state university.
• Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities.
• Responsible for academic advising and related activities.
• May represent the university, college/school, or department.

• 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, Associate or Full Professor. Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in refereed and other professional journals, and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization.

• Must have current extramural funding (R01 level equivalent; K99/R00 awards acceptable for Assistant Professor level).

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

Senior level, Full‑time, Administrative, Higher Education