Assistant Professor of Instruction - Physics

About the role

The Department of Physics at the University of South Florida, Tampa, seeks to fill a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure earning Assistant Professor of Instruction position starting August 7, 2026. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3-4 undergraduate classes in both Fall and Spring semesters.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in Physics or a closely related field.
• Experience in teaching both calculus and algebra based General Physics courses.

Requirements

Applicants must have a doctorate degree from an accredited institution in Physics or a closely related field and have experience in teaching both calculus and algebra based General Physics courses.

Benefits

USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. For disability accommodation, contact Edwin Perez (edwinperez@usf.edu), a minimum of five working days in advance.

Pay

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The position involves teaching 3-4 undergraduate classes in both Fall and Spring semesters.

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. 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. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

Compliance and Federal Notices

• This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
• Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process.
• 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.