Dermatology APP/Instructor 1

The Department of Dermatology at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine is seeking an instructor to work as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) and diagnose, monitor and treat patients with acute and chronic dermatologic illnesses. The APP will also provide medical triage on site, by telephone and perform other miscellaneous activities as deemed necessary by Director, such as developing preceptorships for Nurse Practitioners, CME activities, and protocol development.

• Clinical-Diagnoses, monitors and treats patients with acute and chronic Dermatologic illnesses. Performs minor procedures i.e., biopsies, cryosurgery, electro-desiccation & curettage etc. Develops, assists and participates with the Director in the cosmetic surgery program. Develops and updates policies and procedures in collaboration with other program personnel. Develops and participates in clinical drug studies.
• Teaching-Support the Department's physician assistant student education program by coordinating clinical rotations, fostering positive learning experiences, and serving as a liaison between students, faculty, preceptors, and academic institutions.
• Research-Assist with patient recruitment efforts by helping identify prospective research participants and coordinating referrals to study teams.
• Administrative-Provide medical triage on site, by telephone as needed. Performs other miscellaneous activities as deemed necessary by Director, such as developing preceptorships for PA Students, CME activities, MA/LPN/RN training, clinical and procedural protocol development.
• 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.

MINIMUM:
Master's or Medical degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of
specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Instructor.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM:
This position requires graduation from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 464 and Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64, or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 458 and 459 and Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64.