Open Rank - Associate Director, Florida Center for Nursing

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.

Summary: 

The Associate Director of the Florida Center for Nursing (FCN), headquartered within the University of South Florida College of Nursing (USF-CON), supports the Executive Director in advancing the mission of the FCN to address nursing workforce challenges through data-driven policy, education, and innovation. This faculty member plays a critical role in strategic program development, evaluation, and dissemination of initiatives that impact nursing education, practice, and professional development across Florida.

This role exceeds traditional academic responsibilities and requires a dynamic nurse leader with a strong background in academia, nursing professional development, fiscal oversight, and scholarly dissemination. The role includes significant travel (~50%, primarily in-state) to represent FCN at conferences, community meetings, and events. 

Key Responsibilities:

Program Development, Evaluation, and Budget Oversight

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to design, implement, and evaluate statewide initiatives aligned with FCN’s strategic goals.
• Lead or co-lead grant proposals, program reports, and outcome assessments.
• Develop metrics and dashboards to monitor program impact and workforce trends.
• Lead program budget development and monitoring, with the expectation of understanding the full FCN budget.
• Collaborate with the FCN Director of Operations to ensure fiscal accountability and alignment with organizational priorities. 
• Develop and oversee continuing education activities for nurses.

Academic & Clinical Expertise

• Provide thought leadership in nursing education and clinical practice transformation.
• Serve as a liaison between academic institutions, clinical partners, and professional organizations.
• Support curriculum innovation and continuing education efforts for nursing professionals.

Scholarship & Dissemination

• Produce peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and policy briefs.
• Represent FCN at state and national conferences and stakeholder meetings (~50% travel; majority in state 2-3 days/week). 
• Mentor students in scholarly and professional development activities.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Work closely with the USF College of Nursing faculty and staff, FCN Board of Directors, and advisory groups.
• Foster partnerships with health care systems, government agencies, and community organizations.
• Assist in strategic planning and organizational development of FCN.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Must hold, or be eligible for, licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Florida by the start date.
• Demonstrated success in program development, evaluation, and scholarly dissemination.
• Experience in academic and clinical education settings.
• Experience with program budgeting and fiscal oversight, including understanding of comprehensive organizational budgets.
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in technology and data systems rele