Asst. Professor of Instruction of Political Science

Department: School of Inter. Global Studies – 3-1231-000

College/Division: College of Arts & Sciences, St. Petersburg Campus

Salary Plan: Non-Tenure Earning – Academic Year, 9 month Faculty, 1.00 FTE

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $55,000

The Assistant Professor of Instruction is a nine-month faculty position starting August 7, 2024. This position will be based on USF St. Petersburg’s beautiful, waterfront campus in the heart of downtown. This professor will teach a 4-4 load, including a 3-3 load teaching American National Government along with additional American Politics courses, such as the American Presidency, the American Congress, and Political Behavior and Public Opinion. This position fills a critical need of the university to comply with the Florida legislative mandate that all students demonstrate basic civic literacy. (See  https://www.fldoe.org/policy/articulation/postsec-civics-lit.stml )  The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise and enthusiasm for being part of this important civics education and civic literacy initiative.  There may be a possibility of developing and offering online versions of the courses. Additionally, there may be the opportunity for summer teaching.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

Terminal degree from an accredited institution in the field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience that meet national and/or regional accreditation standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Political Science. Preference will be given to applicants that have a history of successful teaching at the university level.

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 35943

Posting Date:  1/3/2024

How To Apply 

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Federal Rights

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Work Location 

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About USF 

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 

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