Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction- Womens Studies Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction- Women’s Studies
University of South Florida
in Tampa, FL

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Full-Time

Salary:

Salary 50000

Posted:

04/24/2025

Application Due:

05/19/2025

Category:

Women’s and Gender Studies Job Identification 40448
Job Category Faculty
Posting Date 04/24/2025, 12:31 PM
Apply Before 05/19/2025, 12:31 PM
Degree Level Doctorate Degree
Locations 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
Hiring Salary 50000
Essential Personnel No

Job Description Department:

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies / 0-1239-000

College:

Arts and Sciences Position Description:

The Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of South Florida in Tampa invites applications for a 9-month, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction, to begin August 7, 2025 with the possible extension for a second and/or third year. The Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at USF has more than 125 students pursuing an undergraduate major, concentration, or 1 of 2 minors; a core of 8 full-time faculty in the department; and 70 allied and affiliate faculty across the university. We have a graduate program that offers a master’s degree and a graduate certificate and employs 8-10 teaching assistants/year. One of the oldest women’s studies departments in the country, WGSS at USF was the first public university in Florida to offer a BA degree. For more information, visit usf.edu/wgss.

How To Apply:

Only online applications are accepted for this position. Review of applications begins on May 16, 2025. A completed application will include1 uploaded PDF file combining:
a cover letter;
curriculum vita;
mini teaching portfolio (a teaching philosophy that references specific teaching methods and evidence of student success; most recent relevant teaching evaluations as available, preferably from different modalities; and 2 sample syllabi).
Additionally, 3 letters of recommendation should be forwarded to Shelby Martin-Vegue at smartinvegue@usf.edu. Please be sure to include the position name in the subject line. 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 Shelby Martin-Vegue at smartinvegue@usf.edu at least 5 working days prior to need. USF is an

AA/EA/EO

institution. The University of South Florida, a high-impact research university dedicated to student success and committed to community engagement, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF serves approximately 50,000 students who represent nearly 150 different countries. For four consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities, including USF’s highest ranking ever in 2023 (No. 42). In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada. Through hundreds of millions of dollars in research activity each year and as one of top universities in the world for securing new patents, USF is a leader in solving global problems and improving lives. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu. Responsibilities The successful candidate for this 4-4 teaching position will be responsible for large-enrollment face-to-face and/or online undergraduate courses in the WGSS core and elective curriculum, including “Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies” and “Human Sexual Behavior.” This position involves minimal service expectations; however, the successful candidate will be responsible for mentoring and supervising graduate teaching assistants, who serve as graders in large-enrollment classes. Our Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction joins a dedicated and collegial teaching community. About Us 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. Working at USF 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. To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.
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