University of South Florida in
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Finance)
Position Description
The Department of Behavioral Health Science and Practice (BHSP), College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS), University of South Florida (USF) invites applications from qualified candidates to fill one of two 9‑month tenure‑earning faculty positions, one at the rank of Assistant Professor and one open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). Both positions are located on the USF Tampa campus and are not remote.
Salary will be commensurate with rank. The successful candidate is expected to have, or to demonstrate the potential for, an independent program of research focused on behavioral health services, with a research focus in one or more of the following areas:
Mental health and substance use service access, utilization, policy, and financing
Implementation science and behavioral health
Technology in behavioral health (e.g., telehealth/eHealth, informatics)
Machine learning, natural language processing, predictive analytics
Integration of behavioral and physical healthcare
Behavioral health research methods and statistics
Populations facing barriers to use of behavioral health services
Prevention, health promotion, and early intervention in behavioral health
Behavioral health issues within justice systems
Global behavioral health
Behavioral healthcare in rural / remote areas
Health communications in behavioral health
Trauma‑informed care
Veteran and first‑responder behavioral health
Suicide prevention
Population behavioral health
Behavioral health workforce
Administrative data acquisition and use
Behavioral health across the lifespan
Minimum Qualifications The successful candidate must hold a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DrPH, DSW) by the time of faculty appointment.
Preferred Qualifications Strong publication record related to the foci of this position, demonstrated success or potential in obtaining external funding related to behavioral health services and policy research, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a record of collaborative work with academic, community, and/or industry partners. Documented evidence of prior or current grant activity commensurate with rank is required for those applying for the rank of Associate or Full Professor; evidence of grant potential is required for applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor. A strong background in research methods and/or statistics is desired, along with experience teaching at undergraduate or graduate levels. The successful candidate is expected to teach and be an active mentor within undergraduate and/or graduate programs.
Application Requirements
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Two publication examples
Three references (letters of support will be requested during the hiring process)
The first review of applications will begin around mid‑October 2025.
Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 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.
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Salary will be commensurate with rank. The successful candidate is expected to have, or to demonstrate the potential for, an independent program of research focused on behavioral health services, with a research focus in one or more of the following areas:
Mental health and substance use service access, utilization, policy, and financing
Implementation science and behavioral health
Technology in behavioral health (e.g., telehealth/eHealth, informatics)
Machine learning, natural language processing, predictive analytics
Integration of behavioral and physical healthcare
Behavioral health research methods and statistics
Populations facing barriers to use of behavioral health services
Prevention, health promotion, and early intervention in behavioral health
Behavioral health issues within justice systems
Global behavioral health
Behavioral healthcare in rural / remote areas
Health communications in behavioral health
Trauma‑informed care
Veteran and first‑responder behavioral health
Suicide prevention
Population behavioral health
Behavioral health workforce
Administrative data acquisition and use
Behavioral health across the lifespan
Minimum Qualifications The successful candidate must hold a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DrPH, DSW) by the time of faculty appointment.
Preferred Qualifications Strong publication record related to the foci of this position, demonstrated success or potential in obtaining external funding related to behavioral health services and policy research, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a record of collaborative work with academic, community, and/or industry partners. Documented evidence of prior or current grant activity commensurate with rank is required for those applying for the rank of Associate or Full Professor; evidence of grant potential is required for applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor. A strong background in research methods and/or statistics is desired, along with experience teaching at undergraduate or graduate levels. The successful candidate is expected to teach and be an active mentor within undergraduate and/or graduate programs.
Application Requirements
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Two publication examples
Three references (letters of support will be requested during the hiring process)
The first review of applications will begin around mid‑October 2025.
Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 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.
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