Lyall and Beatrice Thompson Nursing Professorship in Oncology

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The USF Health College of Nursing at the University of South Florida seeks an outstanding nurse scientist for the Lyall and Beatrice Thompson Nursing Professorship in Oncology. The professor will sustain a robust, state-of-the-art clinical research program in oncology and quality-of-life issues. The position includes a generous start-up package and opportunities to collaborate with clinician colleagues at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute to advance research in quality-of-life care for individuals with cancer. The successful candidate will maintain a high level of externally grant-supported research, disseminate discoveries, and promote their translation. The role provides leadership in developing research collaborations, securing funding, and advancing excellence in research and scholarship. The professor will also mentor faculty, clinician scientists, and students; build and support multidisciplinary teams; participate in interdisciplinary grant applications for centers and training programs; and maintain individual extramural funding.

Requirements

Earned PhD in Nursing from an accredited institution.
Meet university criteria for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor.
Strong history of federal funding.
Demonstrated leadership in building and managing a research enterprise.
Commitment to excellence in teaching.
A vision to position the College and the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute prominently on the national stage.
Record of research relevant to oncology and/or related fields.
If a nurse, eligibility for Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Florida.

Nice To Haves

Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.
Experience collaborating with a national cancer center.
Experience with center or training grants and programs.

Responsibilities

Sustain a robust, state-of-the-art clinical research program in oncology and quality-of-life issues.
Maintain a high level of external grant-supported research and individual extramural funding.
Disseminate research discoveries and promote their translation.
Lead the development of research collaborations and secure research funding.
Promote excellence in research and scholarship.
Mentor faculty, clinician scientists, and students.
Build and support multidisciplinary teams.
Participate in interdisciplinary grant applications for centers and training programs.
Collaborate with clinician colleagues at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute to enhance research in quality-of-life care for individuals with cancer.