Adjunct USF Health-Anatomy, Physiology Microbiology

Job Description

The USF Health College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges at the University of South Florida and one of four that make up USF Health. As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, USF is designated by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and a Community-Engaged institution, reflecting its commitment to excellence in education, research, and service.

Nationally recognized as a leader in nursing education and research, the College of Nursing serves more than 2,000 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. For the fourth consecutive year, our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has been ranked No. 1 among Florida’s public universities by U.S. News & World Report—rising to No. 23 in the nation in 2025.

As an integral part of USF Health, the College of Nursing is guided by a mission grounded in excellence, innovation, and respect. We are dedicated to educating future nurses, advancing nursing science, and applying evidence based practice to improve health outcomes and community well-being.

This position is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in prerequisite science courses that support students pursuing healthcare and related professional programs. Adjunct faculty may teach undergraduate courses in lecture, laboratory, hybrid, or online formats, depending on program needs. Faculty are expected to foster student success through effective teaching, mentoring, and academic support. Adjunct faculty are encouraged to engage in college, university, community, and professional service activities.

• Teach undergraduate prerequisite science courses, including Microbiology
• Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II
• Related laboratory courses, as assigned
• Teaching assignments will be made according to the College's curricular needs and priorities and may include
• Undergraduate Didactic Instruction
• Undergraduate Laboratory Instruction
• Face-to-Face, Hybrid, and/or Online Courses

Serving as an adjunct faculty member offers several professional and personal benefits, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible work schedule
• Strengthen leadership, mentorship, and communication skills
• Build academic experience by teaching in higher education
• Expand your professional network through connections with faculty, students, and healthcare professionals beyond your clinical setting
• Access to university resources (e.g. library resources, access to USF Perks, professional development opportunities, temporary retirement plan, etc.)

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences, or a closely related field.

• Minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, or a related biological science discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in the discipline(s) taught.
• Ability to teach laboratory courses using standard microbiological and anatomical/physiological laboratory techniques.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel to assigned campus locations.

• Previous college-level teaching experience, preferably in Anatomy & Physiology and/or Microbiology.
• Experience working with students pursuing nursing, health sciences, or other healthcare professions.
• Familiarity with learning management systems and educational technologies.

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF’s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No.

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