Professor (Finance)

The incumbent of this position serves as a senior-level faculty member in global vector-born infectious disease research and education. As a ranked professional faculty position at USF, the incumbent will have teaching, research, and 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 their fourth year of employment.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. Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in referred and other professional journals, and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Professor.
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Additional Minimum Qualifications:
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A minimum of two years of continuous and productive accomplishment as an Associate Professor in an accredited University or the equivalent in a Government, Military or related setting
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A national and/or international record of excellence in independent and/or collaborative research and creative scholarly work in the area of global infectious diseases, molecular parasitology, medical entomology, disease ecology and/or vector biology, supported by substantial and sustained publications.
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Established record of competitive funding to include a current funded research program.
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A record of excellence in teaching, 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 record of substantive contribution of service to their University or organization and to the field, profession, and community. Compelling evidence of significant achievement among peers in one's discipline or field at the national or international level.
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A record of collegiality in their University or organization.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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Current funding from extramural sources sufficient to cover 40% of annual salary and benefits.
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Established record in training doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows.
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On-line and classroom teaching experience at the graduate level in one or more areas of global infectious diseases, molecular parasitology, medical entomology, disease ecology and/or vector biology.
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Record of innovative teaching in an academic and/or practice environment.
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Leadership in professional and scientific organizations.
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Demonstrated commitment to laboratory, field, and or bioanalytic research directly pertinent to local and global health.
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Demonstrated ability to work with multiple researchers in an interdisciplinary environment.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 .Instructional Duties: 20%
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Teach graduate level courses in the area of global infectious diseases, molecular parasitology, medical entomology, disease ecology, and/or vector biology. Advise graduate students; chair and serve on doctoral student committees. If interests and time allows, contribute to undergraduate education and undergraduate research.
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Research/Scholarship Duties: 70%
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Establish a research program in the area of global infectious diseases, molecular parasitology, medical entomology, disease ecology and/or vector biology; secure competitive external funding for research activities that cover at least 50% of annual salary plus benefits; collaborate with other faculty in research activities; publish scholarly papers in peer reviewed literature and present at national/international conferences. Train doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows. Work to support a broad-based interdisciplinary public halth research program.
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Service Duties: 10%
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Engage in service activities at the university, professional and community levels, including serving on faculty governance committees, special work groups, and other university service roles; participate at a national level in professional organizations and activities; contribute to community service using professional expertise.
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Administrative Duties: 0%