Tenure Earning Professor Global, Environment and Genomics Health Sciences The College of Public Health at the University of South Florida (USF) is seeking a senior-level researcher and educator in the area of global infectious diseases, molecular parasitology, medical entomology, disease ecology and/or vector biology. We seek an individual with a doctoral degree and established record of competitive funding to include a current funded research program that will support graduate and post-doctoral training.
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary faculty engaged in infectious disease basic and translational research, particularly in the area of global infectious diseases, molecular parasitology, medical entomology, disease ecology and/or vector biology. The incumbent will be located in the USF Interdisciplinary Research Building (IDRB), which is a state-of-the-art research facility that contains an insectary, a certified BSL3/ABSL3 core facility, and is highly suitable for arbovirus research.
Located in Tampa, Florida, one of the fastest growing cities in America, USF has been deemed the fastest rising university in the United States by the U.S. News & World Report. With over 50,000 students, the University has a bold vision grounded in the strategic imperatives of integrity, inclusion, inquiry, and innovation to achieve excellence in instruction, discovery, scholarship, and authentic community engagement.
The College of Public Health (COPH) is part of USF Health, which includes the core colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and Pharmacy. The College of Public Health was founded in 1984 as the first college of public health in Florida. USF's College of Public Health is consistently ranked #1 in the state of Florida and has been ranked in the top 25 nationally for nearly 20 years. The COPH is known for being innovative and for its brand "Our Practice is our Passion." Fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), the College is also home to three other accredited programs. The College's 85 faculty are highly productive in research, publications and presentations, and in leadership in professional and community organizations.
USF Tampa is located in a dynamic and growing metropolitan area of over three million residents and offers a wide range of cultural, artistic, athletic and recreational activities, excellent public schools, close proximity to Gulf of Mexico beaches, and an affordable cost of living.
Closing Date: Position will remain open until filled. Review of complete applications will begin January 8, 2025. Salary & Benefits: Nationally competitive salary with excellent benefits.
To apply: Candidates must complete an online application and upload the documents listed below to be considered for this position. Please visit www.usf.edu and access "Work at USF" and then click on Access Careers@USF and search for Job Opening ID 38169. Documents to be uploaded with the application include a letter of application addressing the advertised minimum and preferred qualifications for the position, a CV, and a list of three references. Review of applications will not begin until all required documents are uploaded into Careers.
According to Florida law, search records, including applications and search committee meetings, are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Equal Access institution. Applicants who need disability accommodations in order to participate in the selection process should notify Sheri-Lee Shakes at (813) 974-6494 or TDD (813) 974-1758 at least five working days in advance of need.
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