Description
Department: Integrative Biology / 0-1211-000
College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences
Salary Plan: Faculty
Salary: $60,000
Duties: The Department of Integrative Biology (IB) at the University of South Florida invites applications for a full-time, continuing, non-tenure earning teaching faculty at the level of Assistant Professor of Instruction. This will be a 9-month appointment to begin August 7, 2026. The successful candidate will be asked to teach 3 courses per semester, including Human Anatomy & Physiology, Animal Science, Introduction to Animal Anatomy, or General Physiology. The successful candidate may also develop an upper-level course within the candidate's specialty. Supplemental summer appointments may be available, depending upon the needs of the University and the availability of resources. The successful candidate would become a voting member of the IB department and have the opportunity to supervise undergraduate research and progress through USF's Professor of Instruction promotional path.
How to Apply: To apply, visit http://employment.usf.edu to complete the required information and submit in one PDF file the following: (1) a one-page cover letter, (2) a CV, (3) a teaching statement of two to three pages, and (4) the names, titles, and emails of three references.
Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. All the requested documents must be in one PDF file for consideration. Only online applications are accepted for this position.
The position is open until November 30, 2025, with initial review of applications beginning on December 1, 2025.
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 Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Biology or related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience that meet national and/or regional accreditation standards at the time of appointment. Applications from individuals who are ABD will be accepted, but the degree must be conferred by appointment start date.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants who have experience using evidence-based teaching practices. Experience teaching Biomedical, Evolutionary Medicine, and/or Human Anatomy & Physiology or a similar course preferred. Experience teaching large enrollment courses is desirable.
