What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction-SIGS position at USF College of Nursing?
- Job Identification 40449
- Job Category Faculty
- Posting Date 04/23/2025, 07:47 PM
- Degree Level Doctorate Degree
- Locations 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
- Hiring Salary 50000
- Essential Personnel No
College: Arts & Sciences
Hiring Salary: $50,000
Position Summary
The School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies at the University of South Florida seeks to fill a 9-month, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction beginning on August 7, 2025. The position is for the 2025-2026 academic year with possible extension for a second and/or third year. The salary for this position is $50,000. Position is open until filled. Application review will begin on May 12, 2025.
The School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies is an academic unit in the College of Arts & Sciences. It consists of four academic programs - Political Science, International Studies, Africana Studies, and Latin American & Caribbean Studies - which act collaboratively to promote global teaching, research, and engagement.
Information For Applicants
Applications from individuals who are ABD (all but dissertation) will be accepted, but the degree must be conferred by appointment start date.
Applicants should attach ONE collated document including the following four (4) items to their application:
- a cover letter outlining their qualifications
- a current CV
- documentation of effective teaching
- names & contact information for three (3) references
The University of South Florida, a high-impact research university dedicated to student success and committed to community engagement, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF serves approximately 50,000 students who represent nearly 150 different countries. For four consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities, including USF’s highest ranking ever in 2023 (No. 42). In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada. Through hundreds of millions of dollars in research activity each year and as one of top universities in the world for securing new patents, USF is a leader in solving global problems and improving lives. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
The teaching load for the successful candidate is four (4) courses per semester, including three (3) sections per semester of undergraduate political theory courses. The remaining courses depend on the successful candidate’s area of specialization and could include graduate courses.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD 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 Assistant Professor of Instruction.
Preferred Qualifications
First preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate an ability to teach undergraduate courses in Political Theory.
The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
Working at USF
With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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Salary : $50,000
