Research Assistant Professor Non-Tenure

Job Description

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 2,000 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. For the fourth consecutive year, our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has been ranked No. 1 among Florida’s public universities by U.S. News & World Report—rising 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 well‑being.

The Research Assistant Professor (Non‑Tenure Track) is a full‑time faculty position focused primarily on research and scholarly productivity. The role supports the College of Nursing’s mission and strategic priorities through externally funded research, publications, and collaborative scholarship. This position does not carry a formal teaching assignment. Research faculty are expected to actively seek and secure extramural funding. Faculty are expected to support their salary through external funding within three years of appointment.

The faculty candidate will engage primarily in research‑focused activities, including writing and submitting grant proposals, conducting data analyses, and preparing and submitting scholarly manuscripts. Also is expected to develop and maintain an active, externally funded program of research aligned with college priorities and to contribute to the advancement of nursing science and health‑related scholarship. Continued employment and salary support are dependent on the faculty member’s ability to secure and sustain extramural funding.

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:

• Demonstrated and documented expertise in research dissemination through publications and presentations.
• Demonstrated record of participation in funded research as a key personnel member (e.g., principal investigator, co‑investigator, or postdoctoral fellow).
• Demonstrated potential to secure extramural research funding.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A well‑established record of academic productivity, including a significant research portfolio and grant funding.
• Has obtained extramural grant funding.
• Research focus aligned with the College of Nursing's research mission.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No.

1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first‑class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top‑ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota‑Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No.

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