The Lewis & Leona Hughes Endowed Chair in Nursing Science

The Lewis & Leona Hughes Endowed Chair in Nursing Science Tampa, FL, United States Job Identification 42717 Job Category Faculty Posting Date 02/17/2026, 06:29 PM Apply Before 06/01/2026, 04:00 AM Degree Level Doctorate Degree Locations 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, US Job Description The College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges that comprise the University of South Florida and one of four colleges within USF Health. USF is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is designated as both a Research 1 and a Community-Engaged institution by the Carnegie Foundation. U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation's top 50 public universities for five consecutive years, and in 2023, USF earned its highest ranking ever among all universities public or private. The College of Nursing is recognized as a nursing education and research leader, serving over 2,400 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students annually. For the third consecutive year, our Master of Science in Nursing program ranked No. 1 among all public Florida Institutions and is proudly positioned at No. 24 nationally. The College of Nursing is an integral part of the USF Health community. We live by our mission to employ the core values of excellence, innovation, inclusion, and respect to educate future nurses, advance nursing science, and implement evidence-based clinical practice to improve health and wellness. The University of South Florida College of Nursing is seeking an outstanding nurse scientist for the position of the Lewis and Leona Hughes Endowed Chair in Nursing Science. The Chair will lead and expand the development of cancer research in the College of Nursing. The Chair has endowment support and a generous start-up package and will have the opportunity for close collaboration with the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute at Sarasota Memorial Hospital as well as other oncology centers in the area. The Endowed Chair is a full-time, tenured position, expected to contribute to the research, teaching, and service missions of the college. Responsibilities Maintain a high level of external grant-supported research, disseminate research findings, and promote the translation of research findings into practice; work closely with practice colleagues at Sarasota Memorial Hospital mentoring clinical scientists. Mentor current and future nurse researchers and practice scholars. Collaborate with colleagues in nursing, across the university, and doctoral students. Utilize the funds associated with the award; ensure fiscal accountability for the funds consistent with the agreement and university policy; and provide an annual performance and stewardship report. Qualifications Minimum: Earned PhD in Nursing or related field. Must meet the university criteria for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Must be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Florida. Demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. Demonstrated record of creative work, professional writing, or research in refereed and other professional journals and recognition as national/international authority in the field of specialization. Demonstrated record of research relevant to cancer and/or related fields. Preferred: Demonstrated evidence of current federal research funding. Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Experience with T32 training programs. This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr University-of-South-Florida