Professor​/Director, Cancer Control, Prevention and Epidemiology Program at TGH Cancer Institute

Professor/Director, Cancer Control, Prevention and Epidemiology Program at TGH Cancer Institute

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

• Locations 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, US
• Job Identification 41742
• Job Category Faculty
• Posting Date 10/02/2025, 03:27 PM
• Apply Before 02/01/2026, 04:00 AM
• Degree Level Doctorate Degree
• Essential Personnel No

The incumbent serves as a senior-level faculty member in cancer epidemiology research. As a ranked professorial faculty position at USF, the incumbent will have teaching, scholarship, and service responsibilities. In addition, the incumbent will serve as Director of the Cancer Control, Prevention, and Epidemiology Program at the TGH Cancer Institute, collaborating with faculty across USF Health to lead interdisciplinary initiatives in translational and population-based cancer research.

The incumbent will report directly to the Chair of the Department of Epidemiology who will meet annually with the incumbent to discuss the specific assignment for the upcoming assignment year and to review performance during the previous year. The Director of the TGH Cancer Institute will provide day-to-day direction for the duties related to the role of Director of the Cancer Control, Prevention and Epidemiology Program, as well as provide input into the incumbent’s annual assignment and evaluation.

Incumbent is expected to obtain extramural funding to cover a minimum of 40% of annual base salary plus benefits costs beginning the fourth year of employment.

Documents to be uploaded with the application include a letter of application addressing the advertised minimum and preferred qualifications for the position to which applying, a CV, and a list of three references. Review of applications will not begin until all required documents are uploaded into Careers. References will not be contacted without notifying applicants in advance.

Teach courses in cancer epidemiology and/or epidemiologic methods at the master’s or doctoral levels. Advise graduate students; chair and serve on master’s and doctoral student committees. If interests and expertise allow, contribute to undergraduate teaching and research mentorship. This will involve teaching or co‑teaching three courses per year. Extramural research support can replace one or two courses, if research time is required to meet the extramural commitments.

Also contribute to student and junior faculty mentorship and academic leadership, in alignment with departmental and institutional priorities.

Serve as Director of the Cancer Control, Prevention, and Epidemiology Program at the TGH Cancer Institute. Responsibilities include shaping and implementing the program’s strategic vision; fostering collaborative research between USF and TGH investigators; mentoring faculty, trainees, and staff; and guiding translational and population-based initiatives that enhance cancer control and equity across the region. The Director will also represent the program in institutional planning efforts and contribute to elevating its national visibility and impact.

This will be supported at a 10% effort level within this 70% FTE responsibility.

Establish and maintain an externally funded research program in cancer epidemiology, focused on areas such as cancer etiology, prevention, early detection, treatment outcomes, survivorship or health equity using molecular, clinical, behavioral, environmental or policy‑relevant approaches. Secure competitive funding to support research activities and meet the required salary support level by the start of the fourth year of employment. Collaborate across departments and institutions on interdisciplinary initiatives.

Publish scholarly work in peer‑reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences. Mentor graduate students; provide leadership in interdisciplinary cancer research initiatives; and represent the department in college‑ and university‑level strategic planning related to cancer prevention and public health.

Engage in service activities at the…