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Open Rank- Emergency Medicine, Addiction Medicine at University of South Florida Open Rank- Emergency Medicine, Addiction Medicine at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida Posted in about 6 hours ago.
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Full-Time Job Description:
Fellowship-trained Addiction Medicine Physician-Scientist to support the newly established Addiction Medicine Consult Service, providing inpatient and outpatient coverage alongside service-line administrative leadership. This position will build a translational research portfolio bridging acute addition settings, including emergency department and hospital-based care, with longitudinal addiction care management. The candidate will directly advance the departments addiction medicine research mission through development of externally funded research initiatives, collaborative clinical research, and dissemination of findings through scholarly activity.
MINIMUM:
Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic, research, and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. For Associate/Full Professor- normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in the refereed and other professional journals, and be recognized authority in the field of specialization.
PREFERRED
Must be board eligible/certified in Addiction Medicine. Working at USF \n 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. \n About USF \n 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 . \n Compliance and Federal Notices \n This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. \n Applicants have rights under
Federal Employment Laws :
\n 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. \n Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) \n 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. \n Equal Employment Opportunity \n 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. RESEARCH-conduct mentored research as an NIH T32 trainee under the primary mentorship of Dr. Roland Merchant, focused on bridging acute and episodic addiction care settings (emergency department and inpatient) with longitudinal addiction care management. Develop and submit extramural grant applications, including NIH K-series, SAEM Foundation/EMF, foundation and federal funding opportunities. Author peer-reviewed manuscripts and present findings at national scientific meetings. Participate in IRB-approved research protocols, including study design, regulatory compliance, patient recruitment, data management, analysis, disseminations, and implementation of science activities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across emergency medicine, addiction medicine, physiatry, and public health to advance innovative models of addiction care delivery and outcomes research. Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State university. Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities. Responsible for academic advising and related activities. May represent the university, college/school, or department.
