Visiting Assistant Instructor​/Assistant Professor of Instruction

Visiting Assistant Instructor / Assistant Professor of Instruction

Tampa, FL, United States

• Job Identification 43572
• Job Category Faculty
• Posting Date 05/28/2026, 08:32 PM
• Degree Level Master's Degree
• Locations 4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL, 33620, US

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.

The GIScience visiting instructor will teach introductory and advanced level courses in GIS/spatial data analysis, including graduate courses in his/her specialty area. The successful candidate's area of specialty will complement existing school strengths in geography, environmental science, and geology, which include GIScience, health, transportation, natural hazards, water, quantitative literacy, and geocomputation.

Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Preferred Qualifications: PhD 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.

Position is open until filled, with initial review of applications beginning on June 10, 2026.

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 Joni Firat at downs at least five working days prior to need.

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.

1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No.

1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future.

The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more .edu .

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

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