Lyall and Beatrice Thompson Nursing Professorship in Oncology

The USF Health College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges at the University of South Florida and one of four that make up USF Health. As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, USF is designated by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and a Community-Engaged institution, reflecting itscommitment to excellence in education, research, and service. Nationally recognized as a leader in nursing education and research, the College of Nursing serves more than 2,000 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. For the fourth consecutive year, our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has been ranked No. 1 among Florida’s public universities by U.S. News & World Report—rising to No. 23 in the nation in 2025. As an integral part of USF Health, the College of Nursing is guided by a mission grounded in excellence, innovation, and respect. We are dedicated to educating future nurses, advancing nursing science, and applying evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes and community wellbeing.The University of South Florida College of Nursing is seeking an outstanding nurse scientist for theposition of the Lyall and Beatrice Thompson Nursing Professorship in Oncology. The nurse scientist holdingthis professorship will sustain a robust, state-of-the-art clinical program of research in oncology and qualityof 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 CancerInstitute 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 researchdiscoveries, and promote the translation. The incumbent will provide leadership to develop researchcollaborations, securing research funding and promoting excellence in research and scholarship.In addition, the candidate will mentor faculty, clinician scientists, and students; build and supportmultidisciplinary teams, participate in interdisciplinary grant applications for centers and training programs;and maintain individual extramural funding.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 aresearch enterprise, commitment to excellence in teaching, and a vision that will position the Collegeand the Sarasota Memorial Health Care system's Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute prominently onthe 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.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 and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. 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 $750 million in research funding in 2025 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 nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at .