Full Professor with Tenure (Finance)

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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 its commitment to excellence in education, research, and service.
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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.
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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 well-being.
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Position Summary:
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The University of South Florida College of Nursing invites applications for a tenured Full Professor position. The college is seeking a nationally recognized scholar with a distinguished record of sustained, federally funded research and high-impact publications. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interdisciplinary collaboration in the fields of health disparities, health policy, and health outcomes research, particularly at the intersection with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing.Minimum:
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• Doctoral degree in Economics, Public Health, or a closely related field.
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• National or international reputation for research with demonstrated impact on health disparities and outcomes.
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• Extensive experience with large, complex datasets (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, VHA, SEER-Medicare, NHIS, MEPS).
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• Proficiency in advanced econometric and statistical techniques (e.g., multilevel modeling, instrumental variables, propensity scores).
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• Demonstrated success in mentoring learners and professionals across disciplines.
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• Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Full Professor with tenure at the University of South Florida.
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Preferred:
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• Demonstrated success in securing and leading multi-institutional, interdisciplinary research initiatives.
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• Experience with advanced data science techniques, including machine learning and natural language processing.
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• Strong record of interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty across health-related disciplines.
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• Prior academic leadership experience.
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• Active participation in professional organizations or editorial boards related to health services research or health economics.
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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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Working at USF
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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .The successful candidate will lead a nationally recognized research program in health outcomes and policy-relevant population health, with ongoing external funding. Responsibilities include mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, junior and interdisciplinary faculty; engaging in collaborative research across colleges (e.g., AI, Cybersecurity, and computer Science, Pharmacy, Public Health, Nursing, Medicine); teaching graduate-level courses in health economics, research methods, or data science; and contributing to institutional service and strategic initiatives related to academic program development.