About the role
The University of South Florida (USF) and the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM) are launching an open-rank call for tenured/tenured-track high level scientists in the field of Virology. Essential functions of this position include carrying out research on viruses and viral diseases at the Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation (ITVI) Directed by Dr. Robert C Gallo, publishing, obtaining high-level grants, including NIH grants, and serving as a Principal investigator, head of a research group, contributing to the recruitment of faculty, and mentoring USF scientists and MDs. Develop philanthropic relationships, contribute to defining strategic plans, scientific and recruitment priorities.
- TEACHING-Provide didactic, benchside, and bedside teaching of medical students, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows and provide college-wide seminars. Participate in training and mentoring of Medical Students/Graduate Students/Postdoctoral Scholars, sit on Dissertation Committees, Course instruction and/or course curriculum development, Grant writing and professional development in Scholarly Activities (i.e. publications, review papers, etc.)
- RESEARCH-Carry out research in virology, publish, obtain high level grants including NIH grants. Act as Principal investigator, head of a research group. Contribute to recruit faculty and mentor USF scientists and MDs. Develop philanthropic relationships, contribute in defining strategic plans, scientific and recruitment priorities.
- ADMINISTRATIVE-Contribute to define the strategic research orientations on virology investigation at USF health, contribute to establish community relationships for philanthropy, contribute to recruit new faculty and mentor faculty members in planning, research and grant submissions.
- Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State university.
- Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities.
- Responsible for academic advising and related activities.
- May represent the university, college/school, or department.
MINIMUM:
Doctoral/Medical 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. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. For Associate or Full Professor - Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in refereed and other professional journals, and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization.
PREFERRED
PhD, MD or MD/PhD; Preferred: History of continuous NIH funding or other high profile international grants; current NIH funding at the level of at least one R01 or greater than $250,000 in direct costs per year or other comparable international grants; At least 5 papers with an impact factor above 10; H-index greater than 30; at least 3 years experience as a principal investigator in a highly renowned research institute or University.