Pediatric ENT Open Rank

Pediatric Otolaryngology

The Department of Otolaryngology at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine is seeking an open rank to fill the position of Pediatric Otolaryngology. The candidate should be fellowship trained in Pediatric Otolaryngology. This position will join our core faculty in a growing department which has its flagship clinical site at Tampa General Hospital (TGH). The provider would work closely with our current staff members of subspecialists and with the local outreach community. This is a full-time 12-month salaried faculty appointment open rank and carries with it attending staff privileges at TGH. TGH is a level 1 trauma center that serves as a tertiary care facility covering south central and west Florida.

Responsibilities

Teaching Duties

• Enhance current otolaryngology residency experiences by offering center as unique rotation focused on demonstrating multi-disciplinary care and experiences with specialists focused on care of complex pediatric otolaryngology surgery patients.
• Support resident-driven research experience by discussing pediatric otolaryngology diseases with cohort opportunities.
• Within two years, establish a Pediatric Otolaryngology-fellowship training program.

Administrative Duties

• Enhance current otolaryngology residency experiences by offering center as unique rotation focused on demonstrating multi-disciplinary care and experiences with specialists focused on care of complex pediatric otolaryngology surgery patients.
• Support resident-driven research experience by discussing pediatric otolaryngology diseases with cohort opportunities.
• Within two years, establish a Pediatric Otolaryngology-fellowship training program.

Clinical Duties

• Dedicate clinical efforts to improving medical and surgical outcomes for pediatric otolaryngology patients with a focus on prevention.
• Ease of referral from TGH ER, Brandon Healthplex and within patient radius.
• Engage in broad CME sessions within community to promote center and faculty as thought leaders in the community and region.

Other Duties

• As assigned by the Chair.

Qualifications

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

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. For Associate/Full Professor - normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in refereed and other professional journals, and be recognized by authority in the field or specialization.

About Us

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

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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

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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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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 affirmative action 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.