Job Description
The University of South Florida College of Nursing is seeking an outstanding nurse scientist for the
position of the Lyall and Beatrice Thompson Nursing Professorship in Oncology. The nurse scientist holding
this professorship will sustain a robust, state-of-the-art clinical program of research in oncology and quality
of life issues. This esteemed position comes with a generous start-up package as well as the opportunity to collaborate with clinician colleagues at the Sarasota Memorial Health Care system's Brian D. Jellison Cancer
Institute to enhance research in quality-of-life care for individuals with cancer.
The nurse scientist will maintain a high level of external grant-supported research, disseminate research
discoveries, and promote the translation. The incumbent will provide leadership to develop research
collaborations, securing research funding and promoting excellence in research and scholarship.
In addition, the candidate will mentor faculty, clinician scientists, and students; build and support
multidisciplinary teams, participate in interdisciplinary grant applications for centers and training programs;
and maintain individual extramural funding.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned PhD in Nursing from an accredited institution.
Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor.
Additional Minimum Qualifications:
Have a strong history of federal funding, demonstrated leadership with building and managing a
research enterprise, commitment to excellence in teaching, and a vision that will position the College
and the Sarasota Memorial Health Care system's Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute prominently on
the national stage.
Have a record of research relevant to oncology and/or related fields.
If a nurse, the candidate must be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Florida.
Preferred Qualifications:
Is a fellow American Academy of Nursing.
Has experience collaborating with a national cancer center.
Has experience with Center or training grants and programs.
