Overview

The Assistant Professor of Instruction is a recurring, nine-month, faculty position starting August 7, 2024. This position will be based on USF St. Petersburg’s beautiful, waterfront campus in the heart of downtown. This professor will teach a 4-4 load, including a 3-3 load teaching American National Government along with additional American Politics courses, such as the American Presidency, the American Congress, and Political Behavior and Public Opinion. This position fills a critical need of the university to comply with the Florida legislative mandate that all students demonstrate basic civic literacy. (See https://www.fldoe.org/policy/articulation/postsec-civics-lit.stml ) The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise and enthusiasm for being part of this important civics education and civic literacy initiative. There may be a possibility of developing and offering online versions of the courses. Additionally, there may be the opportunity for summer teaching.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Terminal degree from an accredited institution in the field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience that meet national and/or regional accreditation standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Political Science. Preference will be given to applicants that have a history of successful teaching at the university level.

How To Apply

Click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload the following:

  • a cover letter,
  • CV and
  • evidence of teaching excellence.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and CV. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND CV, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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