Assistant Professor of Instruction - Communication Job at University of South Fl

Position Overview 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 Communication position 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. Teaching Responsibilities The department seeks a teaching colleague who will assist in delivering the undergraduate curriculum in the department. The teaching load is 4/4. The 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. 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: 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 Application Process 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. Review of applications will begin after 11/03/25. Questions about this position should be addressed to Aubrey Huber, Search Committee Chair (aubreyahuber@usf.edu). Equal Employment Opportunity 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 affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr