Asst Professor of Instruction (Finance)

Position Description: The Department of Behavioral Health Science & Practice (BHSP), College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS), University of South Florida (USF) invites applications from qualified candidates to fill a 9-month faculty position as an Instructor. Salary is competitive. This position will involve development and teaching of primarily undergraduate courses and involvement in other administrative tasks related to teaching as assigned by the Academic Director or Chair of BHSP. The successful candidate is expected to have a teaching or training background in behavioral health related to one or more of the following areas:

• Behavioral healthcare across the lifespan
• Children's behavioral healthcare (systems, policies, and practices)
• Technology in behavioral healthcare (e.g., telehealth, AI, virtual reality, neurofeedback)
• Integration of behavioral and physical healthcare
• Prevention, health promotion, and early intervention in behavioral health
• Underserved populations and disparities in behavioral health services
• Behavioral health issues within the adult/juvenile justice systems
• Public sector mental health and substance use services and workforce
• Behavioral health access, policy, and financing
• Trauma-informed care
• Behavioral healthcare in rural / remote areas

Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate must hold, at a minimum, a Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience; a demonstrated record of teaching or training in areas consistent with the mission of BHSP; and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties.

Preferred Qualifications: Beyond minimum qualifications, the preferred candidate will hold a terminal degree (e.g., DSW, PhD, EdD, EdS, DrPH), have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a record of collaborative work with academic and/or community partners, and two more years of experience teaching and/or training at the undergraduate or graduate level. While not required, clinical licensure is preferred.

Applicants are required to submit the following in support of their application:

Cover Letter

CV

Two professional letters of recommendation and contact information for current supervisor will be required at a later date.

The first review of applications will begin around mid-October 2025Working at USF
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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.
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About USF
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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 at www.usf.edu .
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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.