Open Rank Non-Tenure Track Faculty-Graduate Program

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 USF College of Nursing seeks a full-time, non-tenure track, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner faculty member for an open-rank appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. The successful candidate will teach in graduate nursing programs; mentor students; participate in college, university, professional, and community service activities; and contribute to scholarly endeavors consistent with rank and university criteria.

The faculty member will teach graduate-level nursing courses using face-to-face didactic, online, clinical, and laboratory instructional modalities; serve as a liaison between the USF College of Nursing and designated clinical facilities, which may require some travel; mentor and advise graduate nursing students; participate in program development, curriculum review, and ongoing assessment activities; conduct clinical site oversight and student evaluation; engage in scholarly activity, including publications and professional presentations, in accordance with university criteria for appointment by rank; serve on appropriate college and university committees; and participate in community engagement and professional service activities commensurate with rank.

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, Associate, or Full Professor Level.

Additional Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and listed with the Florida Department of Health by the date of appointment.
• Current Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) certification by the start date.
• Evidence of scholarly or professional achievement, including publications, presentations, creative work, or research in peer-reviewed or professional venues.
• Must meet university criteria for appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with technology-supported instructional methods (online or blended learning environments).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with community and clinical partners.
• Experience teaching diverse student populations.
• Current, relevant clinical practice.
• Experience teaching in an academic graduate nursing program.