Visiting Assistant Instructor​/Assistant Professor of Instruction

Job Description

The School of Geosciences at the University of South Florida seeks to fill a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure earning Visiting Assistant Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction position in the field of GIScience. Salary is $50,000. This is a one-year visiting appointment to begin August 7, 2026, with the possibility of renewal.

• Teach introductory and advanced level courses in GIS/spatial data analysis, including graduate courses in the instructor’s specialty area.
• Complement existing school strengths in geography, environmental science, geology, health, transportation, natural hazards, water, quantitative literacy, and geocomputation.

M.S. from an accredited institution in Geography, GIS, or related field, with a demonstrated ability to teach GIS is required. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Instructor.

Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Geography, GIS, or related field, with a demonstrated ability to teach GIS. Preference will be given to applicants with at least one year of teaching experience in GIS/spatial data analysis and skills in Python.

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

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. Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodations (including ADA) in the application process at least five (5) working days prior to the date the accommodation(s) is needed.

This job description does not constitute an employment contract.