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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The 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. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
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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.
The Vice Chair of Research is a leadership position within the USF Health Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, reporting directly to the Chair of the Department. In addition to providing clinical care, the Vice Chair will lead and advance the department’s research mission. This role is responsible for establishing the vision, strategic direction, and infrastructure to expand and sustain a vibrant, multidisciplinary research enterprise. The Vice Chair of Research contributes to the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine’s overarching mission of excellence in patient care, research, education, and innovation.
Clinical Duties: Provide Anesthesia Clinical Services through TeamHealth at Tampa General Hospital, Participate in teaching of house staff, fellows and students. Participate in evaluation of the performance of clinical fellows, residents, medical students, and research fellows. Under the leadership of the Department Chair of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, the Vice Chair of Research will: • Develop and implement a strategic research plan aligned with departmental and institutional priorities. • Elevate the department’s national reputation through growth in extramural funding, clinical trial activity, scholarly publications, and visibility at national and international meetings. • Cultivate an environment where research, teaching, and academic scholarship thrive. • Oversee and expand extramurally funded research programs, ensuring sustainability and alignment with the Morsani College of Medicine’s strategic goals. • Oversee and ensure effective administration of extramural funding, including compliance with all regulatory, financial, and reporting requirements for sponsored research. • Build collaborative research networks with other anesthesiology departments and interdisciplinary teams to secure large, multi-institutional awards. • Grow a robust, active research portfolio and laboratory or research team as an independently funded Principal Investigator. Lead the development of a collaborative research infrastructure, including mentorship programs, core resources, and shared facilities. • Recruit and mentor physicians and research staff with demonstrated or emerging success in securing extramural funding. • Champion the education and mentorship of the next generation of physician-scientists, integrating research opportunities into residency, fellowship, and student training. • Monitor and report on key research performance metrics (e.g., grant portfolio, publications, collaborations). • Foster accountability by reviewing physicians productivity, scholarly impact, and funding progress. • Evaluate, pilot, and scale emerging technologies relevant to anesthesiology (e.g., AI decision-support, perioperative monitoring, precision analgesia, remote patient management) • Participate in and strengthen interdisciplinary research and training programs across the institution. Administrative Duties: Represent the department by serving on boards and committees, attending meetings, presenting and participating in other activities as required. • Lead departmental and institutional committees in research. • Offer consultation regarding recruitment, engagement, and employment of program staff as needed. • Address or mediate interpersonal and professional conflicts within the research domain. • Support other leadership roles within the department. • Participates in departmental and institutional committees in training, research and clinical process activities.
• Medical Degree or equivalent • Board Certification in Anesthesiology • Eligible for recommendation to the appropriate academic rank and appointment • Minimum of five years of active research experience with a proven track record of extramural funding as a Principal Investigator leading a team or laboratory. • Current external funding to support dedicated research effort. May include NIH, clinical trial, or other sponsored research funding. • Established record of peer-reviewed publications with the capability to serve as a principal investigator or co-investigator on research projects • Proven record of accomplishments that document excellence in research, teaching and service consistent with appointment as associate or full professor in the tenure-track. • National recognition for research excellence in a field related to anesthesiology • Prior management and/or leadership experience Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.