Open Rank - Surgical Oncology

Academic Open Rank-Surgical Oncology /HPB Faculty

Organizational Summary: USF Health's mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the Taneja College of Pharmacy, the School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences; and the USF Tampa General Physicians (USFTGP). USF is a global research university ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities.

Position Summary: The Department of Surgery at USF is seeking an academic Open Rank-Surgical Oncology /HPB Faculty to join the Division of Oncology Surgery.

Responsibilities: Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State university. Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities. Responsible for academic advising and related activities. May represent the university, college/school, or department.

Clinical Duties: Outpatient clinical assignments; Complete clinical obligations such as; timely completion of charts, attend quality assurance meetings, follow-up with patient requests, and maintain good citizenship to the USF & TGH community. Adherence to patient protocols. General call coverage determined by division Chief.

Teaching Duties: Provide quality bedside teaching to students and residents. Complete medical student and resident evaluation in timely fashion. Participate in weekly M&M and resident education.

Research Duties: Active participation and enrollment in clinical trials.

Qualifications: Minimum: Medical degree (MD or DO) 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 Professor. Must have current, unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Florida or be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Florida. Candidates must be Board Certified in General Surgery or Board Eligible in General Surgery.

Preferred: Successful completion of a Surgical Oncology or HPB fellowship. A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.

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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