Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction- SIGS

The School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies (SIGS) at the University of South Florida seeks to fill a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure earning Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction position 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. 

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.

Applicants should attach ONE collated document including the following four (4) items to their application: 

• Cover letter outlining their qualifications
• Current CV
• Documentation of effective teaching 
• Names and contact information for three (3) references

Position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin on May 26, 2025.

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 ADA accommodations, please contact Jamie Lane at jamielane@usf.edu at least five working days prior to need. 

The teaching load for the successful candidate is four courses per semester, including one section of Graduate Qualitative Research Methods. The other courses depend on the successful candidate's area of specialization.

Minimum Qualifications:
Doctorate 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. Applications from individuals who are ABD (all but dissertation) will be accepted, but the degree must be conferred by the appointment start date. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction.
 

Preferred Qualifications:
First preference will be given to applicants who have had training in Qualitative Methods and Comparative Politics/International Relations.

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

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. Contact the USF ADA Lead (hr-ADA-Request@usf.edu) to coordinate your accommodation request.

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