Open Rank Pulmonologist - Basic Research Track (Finance)

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The USF Health Heart Institute operates under the auspices of the Morsani College of Medicine and its members collaborate widely with faculty from other USF colleges including Engineering, Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and the Moffitt Comprehensive Cancer Center. The USF Health Heart Institute is a new state-of-the-art facility housing multiple floors of clinical and laboratory space, state-of-the-art small imaging facilities, and other outstanding core facilities, including a vivarium fully outfitted for small animal husbandry and zebrafish.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine and the USF Health Heart Institute at the University of South Florida are seeking a Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician for a full-time position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Appointment to the rank of Associate Professor requires a minimum of five years of continuing and productive service as an Assistant Professor or equivalent. This is a full-time 12 month salaried faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree from an accredited institutution 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 or Associate Professor. For Associate Professor - Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in refereed or other professional journals and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization.

Preferred Qualifications:

It is preferred that the candidate possess 1-2 NIH or equivalent grants. PhD with prior experience of research in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. USF is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.Working at USF
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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.
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About USF
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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 www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• RESEARCH DUTIES: Perform research in the areas of lung injury and repair
• ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: This position will have a leadership component to help advance basic and translational research efforts in the Heart Institute and in pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine.
• TEACHING DUTIES: Provide instruction and supervision for students, residents, and fellows at USF and its affiliated institutions in pulmonary fibrosis.