Professor/Director, Cancer Control, Prevention and Epidemiology Program at TGH Cancer Institute

Responsibilities

• Instructs courses in cancer epidemiology and/or epidemiologic methods at the master’s or doctoral levels.
  • Teach three courses per year.
  • Advise graduate students; chair and serve on master’s and doctoral student committees.
  • If interests and expertise allow, contribute to undergraduate teaching and research mentorship.
• Contribute to extramural research support.
  • Can replace one or two courses if research time is required.
  • Contribute to student and junior faculty mentorship and academic leadership, in alignment with departmental and institutional priorities.
• Serve as Director of the Cancer Control, Prevention, and Epidemiology Program at the TGH Cancer Institute.
  • Shape and implement the program’s strategic vision.
  • Foster collaborative research between USF and TGH investigators.
  • Mentor faculty, trainees, and staff.
  • Guide translational and population-based initiatives that enhance cancer control and equity across the region.
  • Represent the program in institutional planning efforts and contribute to elevating its national visibility and impact.
• Establish and maintain an externally funded research program in cancer epidemiology.
  • Focus on areas such as cancer etiology, prevention, early detection, treatment outcomes, survivorship, or health equity using molecular, clinical, behavioral, environmental, or policy-relevant approaches.
  • Secure competitive funding to support research activities and meet the required salary support level by the start of the fourth year of employment.
  • Collaborate across departments and institutions on interdisciplinary initiatives.
  • Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
  • Mentor graduate students; provide leadership in interdisciplinary cancer research initiatives; and represent the department in college- and university-level strategic planning related to cancer prevention and public health.
• Engage in service activities at the departmental, college, university, and professional levels.
  • Participation in faculty governance, committees, and special initiatives.
  • Involvement in professional organizations and scientific review activities.
  • Serving as a formal mentor (Department or College) to junior faculty.
  • Contribute to community and public health service efforts by applying professional expertise to local, regional, or national initiatives that align with the department’s mission and the field of cancer epidemiology.

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.
• Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in referred and other professional journals, and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization.
• Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Professor.
• Two years of sustained accomplishment at the Associate Professor level as an Epidemiologist at an accredited university – or the equivalent in a government, military, or research setting.
• National and/or international record of excellence in independent and/or collaborative research in cancer epidemiology (e.g., cancer etiology, prevention, early detection, treatment outcomes, survivorship, health equity, or cancer-related public health genomics) supported by substantial publications of research finding.
• Record of sustained extramural funding in the areas referenced above.
• Record of excellence in teaching including a clearly defined teaching philosophy, participation as a major professor for thesis and/or dissertation committees and successful direction of the work of master's and doctoral candidates, or equivalent trainees where applicable.
• Record of substantive contribution of service to their university or organization and to the field, profession, and community.
• Compelling evidence of significant achievement among peers in one’s discipline or professional field at the national or international level.
• Record of collegiality in their university or organization.

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