Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction-SIGS

Department: School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies (SIGS) /

College: Arts & Sciences

Hiring Salary: $50,000

The School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies at the University of South Florida seeks to fill a 9-month, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction beginning on August 7, 2025. The position is for the  academic year with possible extension for a second and/or third year. The salary for this position is $50,000. Position is open until filled. Application review will begin on May 12, 2025.

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.

Applications from individuals who are ABD (all but dissertation) will be accepted, but the degree must be conferred by appointment start date. Applicants should attach ONE collated document including the following four (4) items to their application:

• a cover letter outlining their qualifications
• a current CV
• documentation of effective teaching
• names & contact information for three (3) references

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 at least five working days prior to need. USF is an AA/EA/EO institution.

The University of South Florida, a high-impact research university dedicated to student success and committed to community engagement, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF serves approximately 50,000 students who represent nearly 150 different countries. For four consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities, including USF’s highest ranking ever in 2023 (No.

42). In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada. Through hundreds of millions of dollars in research activity each year and as one of top universities in the world for securing new patents, USF is a leader in solving global problems and improving lives.

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