Adjunct-COPH

Adjunct-COPH

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Location:

12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, US

Posting  | Category:
Faculty | Degree Level: Doctorate Degree

Posted: 12/04/2025, 12:43 PM | Apply Before: 01/31/2026, 05:00 AM

Open positions reports to the COPH Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Adjunct faculty may teach in the undergraduate and/or graduate programs pending SACS credentialing. Additionally, adjunct faculty may be required to mentor students and are encouraged to engage in college, university, community, and professional service activities.

Founded in 1984, the USF College of Public Health (COPH) was the first college of public health in the state of Florida and has led the way in public health as one of the first colleges to develop an integrated core and practice‑based curriculum designed to better address the complex challenges of today’s world. The USF COPH is consistently ranked #1 in the state of Florida and in the top 25 nationally for nearly 20 years in public health degree programs.

As of Fall 2022 the college has awarded over 10,000 degrees and currently serves 5,404 students in undergraduate and graduate programs including 100 online courses plus 6 online degree programs. With an all‑source budget of over $80 million, including $28.4 million in research awards, there are nearly 100 teaching and research faculty and over 300 support and project staff.

Fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), the College is also home to three other accredited programs, the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited Master of Health Administration, the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) accredited Master of Science in Public Health in Genetic Counseling, and the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Dietetic Internship linked to an MPH in Nutrition.

See the COPH website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to learn more about our dynamic and innovative faculty and College.

• The adjunct faculty are assigned to teach health science and public health courses to graduate and/or undergraduate nursing students.
• Adjunct faculty must be credentialed by SACS to teach courses.
• Adjunct faculty may serve on college committees and perform community and professional service activities where appropriate.

• Master’s degree in public health, health education, allied health, or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated professional experience or education in public health.
• Experience teaching health‑related information to clients, educators, or students.
• Must be able to be credentialed by SACS to teach undergraduate courses in public health.

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.

In 2024 the university generated an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. The university’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws:
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

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.

This job description does not constitute an employment contract.