Professor of Practice - Medical Engineering at University of South Florida

The Department of Medical Engineering (MedE) at the University of South Florida invites applications for a non-tenure track Professor of Practice position starting in Fall/Winter 2026/27. This position will take a leadership role in helping launch our new BME Master’s program; which focuses upon BME industry skills; business plan development and adding value to USF intellectual property. 

This position is funded from non-recurring funds and is subject to the continuation of those funds. Therefore, this position will end after 2 years, if the funding is reduced or discontinued.

The MedE Department is a relatively new department initiative, with an initial starting group of core faculty members, and offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Biomedical Engineering. The department currently hosts a newly initiated undergraduate degree in BME (several hundred students), 40+ masters, and 25+ full time BME doctoral students. Its faculty has collaborations with all other departments in the College of Engineering, the Colleges of Medicine, Behavioral & Community Sciences; CAMLS, TGH and Moffitt Cancer Center - a top 25 NCI Cancer Ctr. The MedE Department also has ties with various centers and institutes such as the Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute, and the Global Center for Hearing & Speech Research. Further information about the Department can be found at http://www.usf.edu/engineering/bme.

Established in 1964 and led by Dean Levi Thompson, the College of Engineering at the University of South Florida is ranked #51 among public institutions (#83 overall) by U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Engineering Schools.

The college serves more than 4,000 students, offering 9 bachelor’s programs, eight of which are ABET-accredited, as well as 12 master’s and eight doctoral degrees. The college is actively engaged in local and global research activities with $50 million in research expenditures for the fiscal year 2025. The college has 11 major research centers and institutes and is actively engaged in local and global research activities focused on sustainability, biomedical engineering, computing technology and transportation.

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 and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. 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 $750 million in research funding in 2025 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 nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Western Florida 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.

At the heart of USF is a vibrant and engaged student body. The College of Engineering is on the Tampa campus, which is also home to USF Health, including the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Public Health and Pharmacy.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 1. The review will continue until the position is filled. The application packet must be combined into a single PDF file and include the following documents: a cover letter, complete vitae with list of industry positions, research/ scholarship activities, names and detailed contact information for 3 references, a 1-page statement of the applicant’s teaching interests and vision. The cover letter should be addressed to Dr. Robert Frisina, Faculty Interview Committee Chair, Medical Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, 33620.

Minimum Qualifications:

Terminal degree from an accredited institution in the field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience that meet national and/or regional accreditation standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise in one or more of these areas of the new MS program, and relevant industrial experience. Applicants should have a terminal degree in an area of engineering related to biomedical engineering (BME).

Successful candidates will be expected to establish a strong commitment to student success through graduate teaching, mentoring, curriculum and program development, and service to the department/college/university. Candidates are expected to have excellent communication skills, be able to work effectively in teams, and integrate education and service activities. Candidates must be committed to interacting with faculty, students and staff with a variety of backgrounds.  

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 and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. 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 $750 million in research funding in 2025 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 nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.