University of South Florida·Tampa, Florida
The successful candidate will teach in graduate nursing programs, mentor students, and participate in college, university, professional, and community service activities. Additionally, they will contribute to scholarly endeavors consistent with rank and university criteria.
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.
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.
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.
The USF College of Nursing seeks a full-time, non-tenure track, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner faculty member for an open-rank appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. The successful candidate will teach in graduate nursing programs; mentor students; participate in college, university, professional, and community service activities; and contribute to scholarly endeavors consistent with rank and university criteria.
Working at USF
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.
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.
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
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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 [https://www.usf.edu/hr/employment-resources/important-resources/ada-accommodations.aspx] webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
Candidates must have a doctoral degree from an accredited institution and be a licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with current Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification. Evidence of scholarly or professional achievement is also required.
Market context
In Florida, graduate program faculty roles in this category are typically competitive because schools look for doctoral preparation, active APRN licensure, pediatric nurse practitioner certification, and evidence of scholarly or professional achievement. Candidates who align their CV, licensure, and scholarship record with the posting can stand out. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the essentials faster before applying.