Open Rank Non Tenure Track (Assoc Director for Research, Florida Center for Nursing

Summary:

The Associate Director of Workforce Research at 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 providing statewide workforce planning, developing initiatives and research on best practices, and evaluates and disseminates strategies that will lead to improved retention among nurses and recruitment of a qualified nursing workforce.

This role exceeds traditional academic responsibilities and requires a dynamic scientist with a strong background in academia, workforce research, grant writing, and scholarly dissemination. The role includes significant travel (~50%, primarily in-state) to represent FCN at conferences, community meetings, and events.
Renewal of appointment is dependent on performance, program needs, and/or availability of funds.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the design, implementation, analysis, and reporting of nursing workforce research including but not limited to surveys of the nursing and health care workforce, nursing employers and nursing education programs.

Monitor trends and best practices among the nursing workforce and briefs the Executive Director accordingly.

Evaluate and apply selected available models for nurse supply or demand forecasting and generating projections.

Assist with identification of workforce projects.

Prepare grant proposals and budgets for submission to funding sources.

Identify and secure resources for projects to be addressed by the FCN.

Develop and design instruments for data collection.

Collect and analyze data.

Maintain databases of workforce supply, demand, and nursing programs.

Generate written briefs, reports, infographics, visuals, and other materials to distribute nursing workforce data and trends to a wide audience.

Present FCN findings to local, statewide, and national stakeholders.

Collaborate with the marketing team to prepare media releases.

Prepare manuscripts for publication related to activities of the FCN.

Supervise staff and/or work with vendors assisting with projects for which the position is responsible.

Maintain a network of state and national relationships that facilitates FCN’s efforts.

Represent the FCN at selected meetings, conferences, and committees.

Plan and implement evaluation of nursing workforce research activities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a 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.

Additional Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of research methods, statistics, and health workforce issues.

Demonstrated ability to design and implement research including the analysis and interpretations of primary and
secondary data.

Survey research, health services research, and evaluation research experience.

Experience in translating research into visual and written briefs.

Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.

Proficient in technology and data systems relevant to workforce analysis.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with administrators, partners, and staff.

Demonstrated ability to plan and organize assigned activities, including staff when appropriate.

Demonstrated leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in grant writing and program funding.

Experience in advancing workforce initiatives.

Experience working with state agencies, boards, or legislative stakeholders.

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

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 

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.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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.

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 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.