Instructor
About the Role
The successful candidate will develop and maintain a nationally competitive research program with continued extramural funding, peer-reviewed publications, and collaboration with other faculty. They will also participate in service functions of the institute, department, or university and at the national level.
Requirements
- Completion of a doctoral degree in a related field.
- Must meet University criteria for appointment at the rank of Instructor.
About Us
The University of South Florida (USF) is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee, and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine is ranked the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide.
USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.
With approximately 16,000 employees, USF is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Employees benefit from a rich academic environment that fosters development and advancement, along with a first-class benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.