University of South Florida Libraries is hiring: Assistant Professor of Instruct

Assistant Professor of Instruction - Communication

Locations: 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US

Hiring Salary: $55,000

Job Identification: 41665

Job Category: Faculty

Posting Date: 09/22/2025, 08:30 PM

Apply Before: 11/04/2025, 04:55 AM

Degree Level: Doctorate Degree

Essential Personnel: No

The University of South Florida, a Preeminent Research University and AAU member with campuses across the Tampa Bay region, seeks to fill a 9-month, full-time and non-tenure-earning Assistant Professor of Instruction in Communication with a specialization in group communication or related courses in the Department of Communication. A PhD in Communication is required. Applicants who are ABD will be accepted, but the degree must be conferred by the appointment start date on August 7, 2026. Salary is $55,000. Review of applications will begin after November 3, 2025.

The department seeks a teaching colleague who will assist in delivering the undergraduate curriculum in the department. The teaching load is 4/4. This colleague will teach group communication and additional courses in the department’s undergraduate curriculum, which may include courses in business and professional communication such as interview communication. This colleague will also coordinate the general education group communication course and engage in curricular development and assessment in accordance with the university and state requirements.

Our faculty values and uses a range of humanistic, interpretive, critical, and social scientific modes to communication inquiry and seeks a colleague who appreciates our department’s methodological range. We are particularly interested in applicants who can highlight how their teaching and scholarship emphasize undergraduate teaching, foundational communication curriculum, and/or general education.

Responsibilities

Applicants should be able to teach group communication courses face-to-face and online. Preference will be given to applicants who can detail experience or demonstrate expertise in coordinating undergraduate communication courses.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Communication from an accredited institution at time of appointment and demonstrate a record of teaching group communication or related courses. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with:

• A record of teaching courses in business and professional communication (e.g. interview communication)
• Experience with curriculum development and/or assessment
• Experience with coordinating or assistant coordinating multi-section courses
• Experience with online teaching

How To Apply

When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload all required materials in one attachment. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

Please submit the following, compiled in one PDF document, by 11/03/25, in this order:

• A cover letter (no longer than two pages) that includes information related to teaching and researching group communication or related courses, and the applicant’s approach to coordinating multi-section undergraduate courses.
• A CV
• Names and contact information for three (3) references
• Supplemental materials, including a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching portfolio and letters of reference may be requested at a later date.

Questions about this position should be addressed to Aubrey Huber, Search Committee Chair (aubreyahuber@usf.edu).

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 accommodations, contact the department at 813-974-3703 / Han Penland (hpenland@usf.edu), a minimum of five working days in advance. This position is subject to Foreign Influence Screening. House Bill 7017 (HB 7017).

About Us

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. Our benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and discounts.

About USF The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students across multiple campuses. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university. USF is an AAU member and a major research institution with strong impact in innovation and the local economy.

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. Reasonable accommodation requests in the application process can be submitted at least five working days in advance.

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