Visiting Assistant Instructor - Chemical Eng

Position Summary:

Applications are invited for a full-time, non-tenure earning, 12-month Visiting Assistant Instructor position in the Department of Chemical, Biological, and Materials Engineering. Successful candidates are expected to start teaching courses in Spring semester of 2027. This is a one-year visiting appointment with the possibility of renewal for a second-year contingent upon satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funds.

The successful candidate will be able to effectively teach courses at the undergraduate level in the department, both in-person and online, and will be expected to perform some undergraduate student advising and mentoring as well as assist with curriculum development, capstone design, ABET accreditation, and service to the department/college/university.  Special emphasis is on candidates who will have the capability to teach laboratory courses in the undergraduate Chemical Engineering degree program. The anticipated teaching load is three to four courses per semester, depending on course assignments, laboratory responsibilities, and departmental needs. Candidates are expected to have excellent communication skills, be able to work effectively in teams, integrate education and service activities. Salary is negotiable. 

Additional Information for Applicants:

An application package should include a detailed curriculum vitae and names of at least three professional references.  In addition, the application should include a statement of the applicant’s teaching interests and philosophy. Applicants must electronically submit the application packet as one PDF file.  

****This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• M.S. in Chemical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph. D. Degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution
• Candidates should have some teaching experience in a US university
• Candidate should have experience in setting up and running engineering teaching laboratory experiments
• Candidate should have a record of developing and implementing innovative educational approaches. 
• Candidate should have some industrial experience. 

Working at USF

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.

About USF 

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.

Compliance and Federal Notices

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

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 

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 programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.  This job description does not constitute an employment contract.