Open Rank, Full Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant

The School of Aging Studies at the University of South Florida (USF) invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track Full Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor position available beginning in August 2026, who will be appointed to a 9-month contract. We seek researchers from broad research areas related to aging research. There are many opportunities to link with faculty in the School of Aging Studies and campus wide including but not limited to palliative care, technology and aging, mental health, health policy, long-term care, family caregiving, cognitive aging, and social network analysis. We have a particular emphasis on applied research that is aimed at improving clinical practice, public policy, and the well-being of older adults and their families. USF has joined the elite list of 71 American Association of Universities and campus leadership is emphasizing recruiting faculty who are or who can become high impact researchers. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Doctoral degree in Gerontology, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of hire. 

• Demonstrated record of achievement in academic research and teaching. 

• A clear track record of a program of research that is promising as a future direction in aging research.

 

Preferred Qualifications for Assistant Professor: 

• A track record of ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary researchers (medicine, nursing, engineering, business, etc.). 

• Experience and excellence in undergraduate/graduate teaching and mentoring graduate students. 

• Post-doctoral research experience with the potential or record of external funding. 

 

Preferred Qualifications for Associate/Full Professor

• A track record of ability to collaborate with and/or lead teams of interdisciplinary researchers (medicine, nursing, engineering, business, etc.). 

• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate/graduate teaching and mentoring graduate students. 

• A successful track record of external funding, especially from federal agencies including the National Institutes of Health or the National Science Foundation. 

• Current external funding, especially from federal agencies including the National Institutes of Health or the National Science Foundation. 

• International and/or national reputation as a scholar and leader in research and service related to aging, including many publications in high impact scholarly journals, high levels of citations, holding leadership positions in professional organizations related to aging research, and membership or leadership on the editorial boards of prominent professional journals related to aging. 

 

 

Applicants are required to submit the following in support of their application: 

1. Cover Letter 

2. CV 

3. Description of current research activity and future research directions 

 

• Open Until Filled – first review of applications is October 31st

Working at USF

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.

Compliance and Federal Notices

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