Assistant Professor of Instruction

Position Summary:

The Department of Psychology at the University of South Florida, Tampa Campus seeks to fill a renewable 9-month, full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Instruction position to begin on August 7th, 2025.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree from an accredited institution in Psychology or a related discipline and be qualified to perform assigned duties by the time of the appointment. The successful applicant must be able to teach a variety of undergraduate courses (four courses in the fall; three courses in the spring) and will provide additional departmental service. The area of specialty is open, but preference will be given to applicants with interest or experience teaching Psychological Tests and Measurement, Research Methods in Psychology, Experimental Design and Analysis, and Introduction to Psychological Science.

Salary is negotiable. The job posting will remain open until October 18th, 2024. Review of applications will begin on October 21st, 2024. Applications received after October 21st, 2024, may be reviewed and advanced, in cases of compelling merit, up to the conclusion of the search process.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

•   Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in the field of Psychology or a related discipline or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience that meet national and/or regional accreditation standards. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction.

•   Record of teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Ability to teach a variety of undergraduate courses, including but not limited to Psychological Tests and Measurement, Research Methods in Psychology, Experimental Design and Analysis, and Introduction to Psychological Science

•     History of service commitments

•      Record of scholarly work

Information for Applicants:

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check. This position is subject to Foreign Influence Screening. House Bill 7017 ("HB 7017'')

How To Apply:
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.  

To apply, please visit https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/ (Job Opening ID# 37856) and attach a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of successful research, and provide names and contact information for three references.

To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email [email protected]. 

Equal Employment Opportunity 
USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace. Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. For disability accommodations, contact Victoria Nelson at (813) 974-0067 or [email protected] a minimum of five working days in advance.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.