Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction (Physical Education)

Position: Assistant Professor of Instruction in Physical Education

We invite candidates to apply for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction position on the Tampa campus to teach physical education preparation courses and support pre-service teachers in becoming leaders in physical education beginning in August of 2026. This position will carry a 4:4 load (summer teaching possibilities based on student demand). Major responsibilities include: (1) teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in physical education, athletic coaching, and related minors; (2) supporting high-quality practicum and clinical experiences for teacher candidates; (3) serving as the course lead for undergraduate courses; and (4) supporting curriculum development for physical education and/or athletic coaching courses.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate degree in physical education (or closely related field) by the time of appointment;
• Experience teaching college-level physical education courses (or courses that are in a closely related field)
• At least 18 graduate hours of physical education coursework, sufficient for accreditation purposes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of excellence and effectiveness in teaching at the college level, commensurate with experience;
• Experience teaching youth in K-12 school settings or equivalent;
• Interest/specialization in any of the following: elementary or secondary physical education, adapted physical education/physical activity, athletic coaching, etc.;
• Willingness to contribute to school-based partnership efforts;
• Evidence of supervision/coaching of pre-service or in-service teachers;
• Demonstrated experience in teaching online, commensurate with experience
• Expertise in the use of technology for teaching and learning, including developing advanced pedagogies for teaching online courses;
• Evidence of working as a contributing member of a collaborative group;
• Evidence of a commitment to student success.

Salary: Negotiable, competitive, and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS: 
Applications should include a letter describing qualifications for the position in each of the above areas, current vita, unofficial university transcripts, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references. All required documents must be uploaded in one attachment. Position finalists will be required to provide official university transcripts and letters of recommendation from professional references. Letters from references are not required at the time of application.  References will not be contacted until the advanced stages of screening, and candidates will receive prior notification. Please specify Position #330126187 on all submitted documents. Applications must be submitted electronically to https://jobs.usf.edu/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/USF/.  

Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by 5:00 P.M. EST on July 2, 2026.  For more information about the position or application, please contact Dr. Craigory Nieman ([email protected]), Chair of the Search Committee. 

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.