Professor, Social Behavioral Sciences & Infectious Disease Control & Prevention (Finance)

The College of Public Health has two Professor position openings. The incumbents of this position focuses on the social and behavioral elements of infectious disease control and prevention (communicable and/or vector borne). As a ranked professorial faculty position at USF, the incumbent will have teaching, research, scholarship and service responsibilities. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to provide external competitive funding to cover at least 50% of annual salary and benefits beginning in their fourth year of employment.Minimum Qualifications:
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Doctoral degree in public health, the social and behavioral sciences, or a related degree.
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Two years of continuous and productive accomplishment as an Associate Professor at an accredited university in public health or the social behavioral sciences, or equivalent experience in a non-academic public health related setting.
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A record of excellence in teaching or training in a university environment or in a non-academic public health related setting, including a clearly defined teaching philosophy and a record of participation on and as major professor for thesis and/or dissertation committees for master's and doctoral candidates or equivalent trainees.
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A national and/or international record of excellence in research applying social and behavioral approaches to focus areas such as HIV, malaria, arboviruses, or other infectious diseases, as exemplified by a continued record of collaborative research and scholarship (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, local/state/national presentations).
Established record of competitive funding to include a current funded research program.
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Compelling evidence of significant achievement among peers in one's discipline or field at the national or international level.
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Record of substantial contribution of service to a university, or in a non-academic public health related setting, and to the field, profession, and community as appropriate to the mission and goals of the organization
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Record of collegiality and participation as a citizen of a university or a non-academic public health related setting.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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Social behavioral doctoral degree in public health, medical anthropology, clinical or social psychology, social/behavioral epidemiology, or medical sociology.
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Established record in master's, doctoral, or post-doctoral level training, with a record of participation on and as major professor for thesis and/or dissertation committees, or equivalent training
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Record of innovative teaching in an academic and/or practice environment.
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Leadership in professional or scientific organizations.
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Demonstrated commitment to translational research directly pertinent to the control and prevention of infectious diseases of local and/or global importance.
Demonstrated ability to work with multiple researchers in an interdisciplinary environment.
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Current research funding from competitive extramural sources is sufficient to begin to cover 50% of annual salary and benefits. Sustained record of obtaining extramural research funding through competitive processes, with past or current principal investigator status on national level research grants, preferably in the area of infectious diseases.
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Experience in practical applications of the candidates' background to public health practice.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 .Instructional Duties: 25% FTE
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Teach graduate level courses related to infectious disease control and prevention affecting communities. Teach related courses and undergraduate courses where interests and needs align, collaborate in teaching with other College faculty,
participate in college-wide teaching initiatives and advise graduate students at both master's and doctoral levels, including serving on thesis and dissertation committees.
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Research/Scholarship Duties: 70% FTE
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Conduct research related to infectious disease control and prevention affecting communities; apply for and obtain competitive extramural funding for research grants; disseminate scholarly achievements through peer-reviewed publications, presentations and active translation to the field. Collaborate with faculty across the College, USF Health and the University to develop translational research initiatives. Obtain and maintain extramural funding for research activities that covers at least 50% of annual salary after year three of appointment.
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The creation, dissemination and translation of knowledge through collaborative such as HIV, malaria, arboviruses, or other infectious diseases related research. Work closely with the USF Health Virology Program to support a broad based interdisciplinary public health research program, as opportunities become available.
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Service Duties: 5% FTE
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Serve on Department, College and University committees; actively participate in local, state, and national public health organizations and professional associations; and contribute actively to community engagement.
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