private universities. 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.
Responsibilities
This position reports to the program lead of the pathway, concentration, or major to which the adjunct faculty member is primarily assigned and may also report to the program's dean. Adjunct faculty may teach in the undergraduate and/or graduate programs pending verification of appropriate licensure, approval to practice, and/or certification. Additionally, adjunct faculty are required to mentor students and are encouraged to engage in college, university, community, and professional service activities. Faculty can expect to teach at any of the college's three campuses (Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota/Manatee).
The adjunct faculty are assigned to teach didactic or clinical courses to graduate and/or undergraduate nursing students. Clinical courses may require assigned clinical site orientation, clinical site visits, providing weekly instruction in healthcare facilities, laboratory, and/or simulation settings.
The adjunct faculty may have the opportunity to serve on college committees and perform community and professional service activities where appropriate.
Teaching assignments will be made according to the College of Nursing, and programs' curricular needs and/or priorities. Teaching assignments may be included but are not limited to:
- Undergraduate and/or Graduate
- Didactic/ Clinical/ Laboratory/ Simulation
Interested in Teaching for USF CON? Submit resume, cover letter, nursing license, and three professional references (one must be current supervisor) at USF Careers.
Serving as an adjunct faculty member offers several professional and personal benefits, including:
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible work schedule
- Impact the future of nursing by educating and mentoring nursing students while advancing the profession
- Strengthen leadership, mentorship, and communication skills
- Build academic experience by teaching in higher education
- Expand your professional network through connections with faculty, students, and healthcare professionals beyond your clinical setting
- Access to university resources (e.g. library resources, access to USF Perks, professional development opportunities, temporary retirement plan, etc.)
Have Questions: NursingAdjunctsInquiries@usf.edu
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization.
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
Additional Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eligible to practice and maintain licensure as an RN and/or APRN in the state of Florida as required for the position.
- At least one year of recent and continuous clinical experience in nursing.
- Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive to campus or clinical facilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous academic teaching experience.
- National certification in a specialty area.
- Doctorate in area of specialization.
