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

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

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.

• 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.

• Two years of sustained accomplishment at the Associate Professor level as an Epidemiologist at an accredited university — or the equivalent in a government, military, or research setting.
• National and/or international record of excellence in independent and/or collaborative research in cancer epidemiology (e.g., cancer etiology, prevention, early detection, treatment outcomes, survivorship, health equity, or cancer-related public health genomics) supported by substantial publications of research findings.
• Record of sustained extramural funding in the areas referenced above.
• Record of excellence in teaching including a clearly defined teaching philosophy, participation as a major professor for thesis and/or dissertation committees and successful direction of the work of master's and doctoral candidates, or equivalent trainees where applicable.
• 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 professional field at the national or international level.
• Record of collegiality in their university or organization.

• Current extramural funded research providing a minimum of 40% salary support.
• Record of leading strategic research initiatives.
• Record of mentoring junior faculty or equivalent.
• Record of successfully leading multidisciplinary cancer related research teams or institutional programs that include cancer center, medical center, or medical system engagement, analogous to the Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute, Moffitt Cancer Center, USF Health, or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities.
• Demonstrated record of collaborative cancer related research partnerships involving cancer centers, medical centers, or health systems, including institutions such as the Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute, Moffitt Cancer Center, USF Health, or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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