ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY

The College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges that comprise the University of South Florida and one of four colleges within USF Health. USF is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is designated as both a Research 1 and a Community-Engaged institution by the Carnegie Foundation. U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation's top 50 public universities for five consecutive years, and in 2023, USF earned its highest ranking ever among all universities public or private. 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The University of South Florida College of Nursing is seeking an outstanding scientist for the position of Dorothy Benjamin Term Scientist in Memory Disorders. The incumbent will lead/expand the development of memory disorders research in the College of Nursing. This esteemed position comes with a generous start-up package as well as the opportunity to collaborate with researchers in established centers across the University and community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will maintain a high level of external grant-supported research, disseminate research findings, and promote the translation of research findings into practice working closely with practice colleagues. The incumbent will mentor junior faculty, clinician scientists, and students; participate in the development and submission of interdisciplinary grant applications for centers and training programs; and maintain individual extramural funding.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in nursing or related field. If a nurse, the applicant must be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Florida. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. Expected to have a record of research relevant to memory disorders, history of federal funding, strong publication record, demonstrated leadership with building and managing a research enterprise, commitment to excellence in teaching, and a vision that will position the College prominently at the national stage.