Visiting Assistant Professor

About Us

The USF Health College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges at the University of South Florida and one of four that make up USF Health. As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, USF is designated by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and a Community-Engaged institution, reflecting its commitment to excellence in education, research, and service. Nationally recognized as a leader in nursing education and research, the College of Nursing serves more than 2,000 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. For the fourth consecutive year, our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has been ranked No. 1 among Florida’s public universities by U.S. News & World Report—rising to No. 23 in the nation in 2025.

As an integral part of USF Health, the College of Nursing is guided by a mission grounded in excellence, innovation, and respect. We are dedicated to educating future nurses, advancing nursing science, and applying evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes and community well-being.

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. 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.

About the Role

The USF College of Nursing is seeking a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor to contribute primarily to the College’s research and scholarly mission. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with faculty and research teams to support the development, implementation, and dissemination of research initiatives aligned with the strategic priorities of the College of Nursing.

The primary responsibilities of this position will focus on research and scholarship, including participation in ongoing research projects, development of manuscripts and presentations, contribution to grant-related activities, data analysis and dissemination of findings, and collaboration with faculty and interdisciplinary research teams. The faculty member may also participate in limited teaching, mentoring, and service activities consistent with the needs of the College and the expectations of the Visiting Assistant Professor rank.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in research and scholarly activities within the College of Nursing, including:
  • Contributing to the design and implementation of research studies
  • Supporting data collection, management, and analysis
  • Preparing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
  • Presenting research findings at professional and scientific conferences
  • Participating in the development and submission of grant proposals
• Collaborate with College of Nursing faculty and interdisciplinary research teams to advance research initiatives and contribute to the College’s scholarly productivity
• Participate in teaching activities based on the needs of the College, which may include guest lectures, seminars, research-focused instruction, or other educational activities
• Mentor students and trainees in research and scholarly activities
• Participate in appropriate College and University committees and engage in professional, community, or scholarly service activities consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the College of Nursing
• Actively contribute to the intellectual and collaborative research environment of the College of Nursing and perform other duties consistent with the Visiting Assistant Professor appointment

Qualifications

Minimum 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
• Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor
• Evidence of scholarly productivity, such as peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or other scholarly work
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of interdisciplinary research teams
• Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Nursing or a related health or research discipline
• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications
• Experience with grant development, submission, or externally funded research
• Experience with quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, or other research methodologies relevant to the position
• Experience with research data collection, management, and/or analysis
• Experience mentoring students or trainees in research and scholarly activities
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied professional and academic backgrounds

Benefits

Our first-class benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and life insurance plans
• Retirement plan options
• Employee and dependent tuition programs
• Generous leave policies
• Hundreds of employee perks and discounts

In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities.