Assistant Professor of Instruction - Communication (Finance)

The University of South Florida, a Preeminent Research University and AAU member with campuses across the Tampa Bay region, seeks to fill a 9-month, full-time and non-tenure-earning Assistant Professor of Instruction Communication position with a specialization in group communication or related courses in the Department of Communication. A PhD in Communication is required. Applicants who are ABD will be accepted, but the degree must be conferred by the appointment start date on August 7, 2026. Salary is $55,000.

Review of applications will begin after November 3, 2025.

The department seeks a teaching colleague who will assist in delivering the undergraduate curriculum in the department. The teaching load is 4/4. This colleague will teach group communication and additional courses in the department's undergraduate curriculum, which may include courses in business and professional communication such as, interview communication. This colleague will also coordinate the general education group communication course and engage in curricular development and assessment in accordance with the university and state requirements.

Our faculty values and uses a range of humanistic, interpretive, critical, and social scientific modes to communication inquiry and seeks a colleague who appreciates our department's methodological range. We are particularly interested in applicants who can highlight how their teaching and scholarship emphasize undergraduate teaching, foundational communication curriculum, and/or general education.Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Communication from an accredited institution at time of appointment and demonstrate a record of teaching group communication or related courses. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with:

• A record of teaching courses in business and professional communication (e.g. interview communication)
• Experience with curriculum development and/or assessment
• Experience with coordinating or assistant coordinating multi-section courses
• Experience with online teaching

How to Apply:

When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload all required materials in one attachment. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

Please submit the following, compiled in one PDF document, by 11/03/25, in this order*:

• A cover letter (no longer than two pages) that includes information related to teaching and researching group communication or related courses, and the applicant's approach to coordinating multi-section undergraduate courses.
• A CV
• Names and contact information for three (3) references

*Supplemental materials, including a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching portfolio and letters of reference may be requested at a later date.

Review of applications will begin after 11/03/25. Questions about this position should be addressed to Aubrey Huber, Search Committee Chair (aubreyahuber@usf.edu ).

Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. For disability accommodations, contact the department at 813-974-3703 /Han Penland ( hpenland@usf.edu ), a minimum of five working days in advance. This position is subject to Foreign Influence Screening. House Bill 7017 ("HB 7017")Working at USF
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About USF
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.Applicants should be able to teach group communication courses face-to-face and online. Preference will be given to applicants who can detail experience or demonstrate expertise in coordinating undergraduate communication courses.