Asst. Professor of Instruction of Political Science at University of South Florida in St. Petersburg, Florida

Job Description:

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

The School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies at the University of South Florida, St Petersburg campus seeks to fill a 9 month, full-time and non-tenure-earning, Assistant Professor of Instruction position specializing in American Politics.

Ph.D. in Political Science is required. Applications from individuals who are ABD will be accepted, but the degree must be conferred by appointment start date.

Preference will be given to applicants whose research focus is American Politics, broadly defined, and who have at least two years of experience teaching university undergraduates, especially introductory courses in American Politics.

Salary is negotiable. To apply, please visit http://employment.usf.edu and attach a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, evidence of successful research, and provide names and contact information for three references, Position is open until filled, with initial review of applications beginning on November 25, 2024.

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. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.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 Luis Felipe Mantilla at lfm1@usf.edu, a minimum of five working days in advance.

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Information for Applicants

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

Job Opening Number: 38094

Posting Date: 10/25/24

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