Assistant Professor / Associate Professor (Psychiatry) (Finance)

Dept Number/Name: 0-6381-000 / Dept of Pharmacy Practice

College Division: USFHealth-Coll of Pharmacy

Salary Plan: Faculty

Job Code/Title: 9003 Assistant Professor / 9002 Associate Professor

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $115,000 Asst. / $130,000 Assoc.

Position Number: 00059279

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

USF Health's mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the Taneja College of Pharmacy, the School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences; and the USF Physician's Group. USF is a global research university ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities. For information regarding the USF Health, please visit our website at http://health.usf.edu/index.html The USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy (TCOP) is managed by the Dean and an actively engaged administrative leadership team. The college's mission is to transform health by educating students to be outstanding and successful practitioners and leaders in the profession; by leading in the discovery and innovation of education and practice in pharmacy; and by delivering the highest quality care in diverse, inter-professional clinical and community settings. The PCR (Pharmacotherapeutics and Clinical Research) Department at the University of South Florida Taneja College Of Pharmacy invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in Psychiatry.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will include primarily teaching and clinical practice as well as oversight of the PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy resident. Research, and service to the college and the profession will be expected as time allows. Didactic teaching will be aligned with expertise. All clinical faculty must maintain a practice site suitable for experiential learning. The proposed practice setting will be at the new Behavioral Health Hospital that is being built by Tampa General Hospital. This faculty position will work closely with the USF Health Psychiatry team at the hospital and our medical and pharmacy residents will train alongside.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited academic program
• Completion of two years of post-graduate training at an accredited institution with PGY2 in psychiatry.
• Evidence of creative work, professional writing, or research in refereed and other professional journals.
• For Associate Professor: Must have strong record of research/publication, teaching, service, and clinical experience.

PREFERRED:

• Prior teaching experience in a Doctor of Pharmacy program.
• Prior experience as a clinical pharmacist at an inpatient psychiatry unit or hospital.
• Clinical faculty with joint degrees (MPH, MHA, MBA, etc.) are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Clinical applicants with board certification are encouraged to apply.

Working at USF
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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.
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About USF
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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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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) 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.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• CLINICAL DUTIES: 70% Efforts may be dedicated to activities that align with the incumbent's professional discipline.
• TEACHING: 20% as assigned
• SERVICE/ ADMINISTRATIVE: 5% As assigned
• RESEARCH DUTIES: 5% Efforts May be dedicated to research activities that align with the incumbent's professional discipline.
• Directly reports to the Department Chair.
• Responsible for student success coaching, mentoring, and related activities.
• May represent the university, college/school, or department/unit on university and/or professional organization committees.