Assistant Professor of Instruction - Civic Literacy

College of Arts and Sciences; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies (SIGS) at the University of South Florida invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure earning Assistant Professor of Instruction in Civic Literacy beginning on August 7, 2027. Salary is $55,000 per year.

The incumbent will teach 8 undergraduate political science courses annually, including three sections of American National Government and a course in their area of expertise.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Political Science, Politics, or Government with American Politics specialization.
• ABD applicants considered if degree is conferred by start date.

Responsibilities

• Teach 8 undergraduate political science courses per year, including three sections of American National Government.
• Teach a course in your area of expertise.
• Summer teaching opportunities may be available for extra compensation.

Skills

Experience teaching American govt

Instructor of record

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science or Government (American Politics focus)

Job description

The School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies (SIGS) at the University of South Florida invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure earning Assistant Professor of Instruction position in Civic Literacy beginning on August 7, 2027. This position is non-tenure stream but is continuing and eligible for promotion to Associate Professor of Instruction and Professor of Instruction. The salary is $55,000 per year.

The incumbent will teach 8 undergraduate political science courses each year. Most semesters they will teach three sections of American National Government and a class in their area of expertise. This position is being established in support of the state of Florida's Postsecondary Civic Literacy Requirement, which has increased demand for our introductory American National Government course. Summer teaching opportunities for additional compensation are likely to become available.

The minimum requirement for this position is a Ph.D. in Political Science, Politics, or Government with a specialization in American Politics from an accredited institution. 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 who have experience teaching American government classes as instructor of record.