Physician Neonatology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine is seeking an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to serve the clinical and educational missions of the Division of Neonatology. 

The division is based at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) in Tampa, FL. TGH is a 1,018-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. It is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in west central Florida, serving a dozen counties with a population of over 4 million. In addition to being a level one trauma center, it has a level 3 NICU.  The 82-bed Jennifer Leigh Muma NICU is a designated Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center designated by the State of Florida to deliver the highest level of medical care to premature and sick infants, and to women with high-risk pregnancies. USF/TGH Neonatology also participates in the Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative, a statewide initiative to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in Florida. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Teaching: The faculty member will contribute to departmental teaching programs for neonatal fellows, pediatric residents, and medical students.  He/she will participate in the preparation and organization of new educational programs as well as university and departmental committees, grand rounds, lectures, etc. 

• Research: The faculty member will be encouraged to participate in ongoing research in the Division of Neonatology and contribute to divisional efforts to seeking funding for extramural research. 

• Clinical: The position includes the management of patients in the neonatal intensive care unit at Tampa General Hospital. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

• Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate administrator of a State university. Responsible for teaching, research, service and related administrative activities. Responsible for academic advising. May represent the university, college/school, or department/unit on university and/or Statewide committees. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:  

 
MINIMUM:  

• Medical 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. 

• For Associate/Full Professor - 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 hold or be eligible for a full, unrestricted Florida Medical License or foreign equivalent required.  To perform this position, the candidate will need to obtain and maintain a full unrestricted FL Medical License, maintain credentials in the USF Health faculty practice plan, and be a medical staff member in good standing at the hospitals he/she is assigned to perform clinical duties. The candidate will participate in the teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical medicine. 

Working at USF  
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts. 

About USF  
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. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. 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. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at  

Compliance and Federal Notices  
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.  
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:  
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.