Assistant Professor

• Job Identification 37928
• Job Category Faculty
• Posting Date 04/16/2025, 06:19 PM
• Apply Before 09/13/2025, 12:00 AM
• Degree Level Doctorate Degree
• Locations 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, US
• Essential Personnel Yes
  
  

The USF Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, as part of USF Health and Tampa General Hospital, is this region's only academic medical center, provides a level of diabetes and endocrine subspecialty expertise that is unmatched in the Tampa Bay area. Our clinical team includes four pediatric and five adult board-certified endocrinologists, three adult endocrine nurse practitioners, a clinical social worker, a mental health therapist, and five certified diabetes educators (three licensed dietitians and two registered nurses who have advanced training in diabetes technologies), a dietitian certified in weight management, diabetes technology specialists, an advanced practice nurse clinical operations director, a clinical nurse manager, a triage registered nurse, an endocrine testing nurse, a radiology technician certified in bone densitometry, two prior authorization specialists, and multiple licensed practical nurses and certified medical assistants to meet the needs of our patients and their families. In addition, we have a clinical research team comprising clinical research nurses and research specialists. This position will provide outpatient and inpatient consultative clinical diabetes and general endocrine services for children, teens, and young adults. Clinical FTE effort for this full-time position will be adjusted for research and administrative efforts, commensurate with assignment.

• Provide clinical services for children, teens, and young adults with diabetes and general pediatric endocrine disorders. The position includes the management of patients in both the outpatient and inpatient settings. Outpatient services and inpatient services may be seen at the University of South Florida College of Medicine and their affiliates.
• The faculty member appointed will be expected to assist the divisional teaching programs involving medical students and house staff. The individual will be expected to effectively utilize his/her clinical practice and research as teaching resources. Teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in clinic and hospital wards; lecturing and supervision of medical students, residents.
• The faculty member will be encouraged to participate in ongoing research and in seeking funding for research. Collaborative efforts within the Department and the University will be encouraged. Will participate in divisional clinical research as studies become available. If funding for studies covers investigator time, may be relieved of some outpatient clinical duties to carry out research efforts.
• Community events related to research, support of diabetes camps, and professional development.
  
  

Minimum

• 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 Professor.
  
  

Preferred

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Endocrinology. Before assuming the position, a Florida teaching certificate or medical license is required. Candidates with focus in pediatric type 2 diabetes, weight management, and thyroid disorders and encouraged to apply.
  
  

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

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