Visiting Assistant Prof of Instruction
Sarasota, FL - USA
Job Summary
The Department of Integrative Biology (IB) at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus invites applications for a 9 month full-time non-tenure earning Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction. This appointment is a 100% teaching assignment to begin fall semester 2026. We are seeking a broadly-trained biologist who is focused on student success and evidence-based best practices in STEM pedagogy. The successful candidate will be asked to teach 4 courses per semester. The supervision of undergraduate research is also a possibility. Summer appointments are available but not required.
When applying you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter CV teaching statement and names of three references online. 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.
Review of applications will begin May 1 2026.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Biology or a related discipline from an accredited institution required. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction.
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants with experience teaching introductory biology courses and using evidence-based teaching practices and instructional technology will be preferred. Applicants with expertise and interest to develop and deliver upper-level undergraduate classes that fit within existing Integrative Biology and Biomedical Science majors is considered an asset. Experience teaching online is desirable. A particularly strong applicant will be actively engaged in improving equity and inclusion in STEM.
This position is subject to a criminal background check.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
About Company
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