Visiting Assistant Professor

usf.edu; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

USF Health College of Nursing is seeking a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor to advance the college’s research and scholarly mission. The position emphasizes participating in ongoing research, developing manuscripts and presentations, and contributing to grant-related activities, data analysis, and dissemination of findings.

Collaboration with faculty and interdisciplinary teams is central. The role may include limited teaching, mentoring, and service activities aligned with the needs of

Responsibilities

• Engage in ongoing research projects, contribute to data analysis, and assist with dissemination of findings.
• Develop manuscripts and presentations, and participate in grant-related activities.
• Collaborate with faculty and interdisciplinary research teams, and participate in teaching, mentoring, and service as needed.

Job description

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 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.