Instructor

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and life insurance plans

Retirement plan options

Employee tuition programs

Generous leave

Hundreds of employee perks and-disount

Job summary

The University of South Florida seeks an outstanding researcher to develop and maintain a nationally competitive program with ongoing extramural funding, peer‑reviewed publications, and collaboration with other faculty.

The incumbent will participate in service functions for the institute, department, or university and at the national level, advancing USF’s research mission. Completion of a doctoral degree in a related field is required, and appointment at the rank of Instructor is expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of a doctoral degree in a related field.
• Must be able to meet University criteria for appointment at rank of Instructor.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a nationally competitive research program with continued extramural funding, peer‑reviewed publications, and collaboration with other faculty.
• Participate in service functions of the institute, department, or university and at the national level.

Education

Doctoral degree in related field

Job description

Responsibilities

RESEARCH

Develop and maintain a nationally competitive research program with continued extramural funding, peer-reviewed publications, and collaboration with other faculty.

Participate in service functions of the institute, department, or university and at the national level.

Qualifications

Completion of a doctoral degree in a related field. Must be able to meet University criteria for appointment at rank of Instructor.

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
• hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida 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. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as 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. Learn more at www.usf.edu .

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

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 programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

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. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.