Visiting Assistant Instructor/Assistant Professor of Instruction - Psychology (Finance)

The Department of Psychology at the University of South Florida invites applications for MULTIPLE Visiting Assistant Instructors or Visiting Assistant Professors of Instruction for 1 academic year (a 9-month contract with possible summer teaching and possible extension for a second and/or third year) with a 4-4 teaching load. Salary for each 9-month position is $50,000. These are full-time, non-tenure earning positions to begin on August 7, 2025.

Application Process:

When applying, please attach the following:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching success (i.e. teaching evaluations, syllabi, etc.)
• Provide names and contact information for three (3) references

Application Deadline:

The positions are open until filled, with the initial review of applications beginning 1 week after job is posted.Minimum Qualifications:

• MA in Psychology or related discipline from an accredited institution.
• For clinical applicants, a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program at the time of appointment and licensure or license-eligibility in the state of Florida.
• Ability to teach a variety of undergraduate courses, including but not limited to Introductory Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods, Experimental Design and Analysis, Perception, Physiological Psychology, Cognition, and Drugs and Behavior and/or to provide therapy supervision and assessment supervision.
• Record of successful teaching and, if relevant, expertise in providing clinical supervision and direct clinical services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching online courses successfully.

Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. For ADA accommodations, please contact Sharon Johnson-Hamilton (sjhamilton@usf.edu ) at least five working days prior to need.

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. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Contact the USF ADA Lead ( hr-ADA-Request@usf.edu ) to coordinate your accommodation request.The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
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Working at USF
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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .We seek applicants who can teach some combination of the following courses: Introductory Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods, Experimental Design and Analysis, Perception, Physiological Psychology, Cognition, and Drugs and Behavior. The teaching load for each position is 4-4.

We also seek applicants qualified to provide therapy supervision and assessment supervision in our Psychological Services Center. Those applying to conduct supervision must also have a doctorate in clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program at the time of appointment and must be licensed or license-eligible in the state of Florida. For individuals seeking licensure in the state of Florida, these hours will count toward the required supervised postdoctoral hours.