Lyall and Beatrice Thompson Nursing Professorship in Oncology

Lyall and Beatrice Thompson Nursing Professorship in Oncology

Tampa, FL, United States

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• Job Identification 40308
• Job Category Faculty
• Posting Date 10/31/2025, 03:39 PM
• Apply Before 12/05/2025, 05:00 AM
• Degree Level Doctorate Degree
• Locations 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, US

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 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.

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.

• 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 by 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.

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 on 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.

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. 1

medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all‑time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future.

The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more .edu.

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