CRNA Assistant Professor-Non Tenure Track

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.

This non-tenure-earning faculty position will teach in the CRNA Program, engage in scholarly activity, mentor graduate nursing students, and contribute to college, university, community, and professional service in alignment with the university’s criteria for appointment at the assistant professor rank.

The faculty member will be responsible for teaching didactic, lab, and clinical residency courses within the CRNA Program, utilizing a variety of instructional methods. Additional responsibilities include participating in program and curriculum review and conducting student and clinical site evaluations, as appropriate. The faculty member will also serve on college and university committees, contribute to community and professional service activities, and engage in scholarly work through publications and presentations consistent with university expectations for the assistant professor rank.

In-person presence during standard business hours is required; remote work is not available for this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

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. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.

Additional Minimum Qualifications:

Must hold, or be eligible for, licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Florida by the start date

Must hold national certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Current clinical practice as a CRNA/APRN in the state of Florida

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of one year of post-secondary teaching experience in a college or school of nursing

Demonstrated expertise in teaching and developing curriculum in pharmacology, physiology, pathophysiology, and nurse anesthesia–related courses

Experience with technology-supported educational methods, including online and blended formats

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with community partners

Established record of scholarly work and/or external funding

Experience with simulation-based learning

Evidence of independent and collaborative scholarship or creative work, supported by publications, presentations, and/or equivalent contributions