Academic Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

Academic Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician – University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

Location:

12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612, US

Job Identification: 42098 | Category:
Faculty | Posting Date: 11/17/2025 | Apply Before: 05/16/2026 | Degree Level: Doctorate | Essential Personnel:
No

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine is seeking a full‑time clinical faculty position in Pediatric Emergency Medicine to provide patient care at Tampa General Hospital Emergency Department, which includes a 10‑bed Pediatric Emergency Department. The physician will join a dynamic academic medical center environment serving as a regional referral and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, affiliated with the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.

This fully clinical role focuses on delivering compassionate, evidence‑based emergency care for children while contributing to the department’s mission of excellence in education and clinical service.

• Provide clinical patient care at Tampa General Hospital Emergency Department.
• Report to a Chair or other higher‑level administrator of the state university.
• Engage in teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities.
• Offer academic advising and related activities.
• Represent the university, college/school, or department as required.

• 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.
• Meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.
• For Associate/Full Professor: produced creative work, professional writing or research in refereed and other professional journals, and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization.

• Hold or be eligible for a full, unrestricted Florida Medical License or equivalent foreign license.
• Maintain credentials in the USF Health faculty practice plan and be a medical staff member in good standing at the hospitals assigned to perform clinical duties.
• Participate in teaching residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical medicine.
• Be board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

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.

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.

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodations 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 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.