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Assistant Professor of Instruction - Physics bei The University of South Florida Board of Trustees

The University of South Florida Board of Trustees · Tampa, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite

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The Department of Physics at the University of South Florida, Tampa, seeks to fill a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure earning Assistant Professor of Instruction position starting August 7, 2026.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

The position involves teaching 3-4 undergraduate classes in both Fall and Spring semesters.  

 

How To Apply:

Apply online by completing the required information and including your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload the required application materials listed below. Only online applications are accepted for this position. 

Complete the online application and attach the following materials: 

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vita
  • Statement of teaching philosophy (1 page)
  • Student comments from courses taught previously

All applications completed by January 5, 2026, will be given full consideration, the position will be open until filled.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a doctorate degree from an accredited institution in Physics or a closely related field and have experience in teaching both calculus and algebra based General Physics courses. 

 

Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public.  USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. For disability accommodation, contact Edwin Perez ([email protected]), a minimum of five working days in advance. This position is subject to Foreign Influence Screening. House Bill 7017 (“HB 7017”)

Company

Working at USF

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

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 Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process. 

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