The Judy Genshaft Honors College at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Instruction in the field of Environmental or Oceanographic Studies.
The area of specialization is open, but related disciplines may include marine biology, coastal ecology, archaeology, blue-green economy, marine policy and law, geography, sustainability studies, zoology, ecological studies, environmental art, or other related fields.
We are particularly interested in individuals whose academic training has equipped them to creatively address issues present in our local environment through an interdisciplinary lens, while also providing perspective on concerns of critical international importance. We encourage candidates who possess a capacity to critically examine disciplinary boundaries, hegemonic narratives, and/or mainstream scientific and academic practices.
Applicants should be invested in inventive pedagogy and curriculum development and experiential learning. Applicants should have experience teaching high-ability students, and be comfortable working in a liberal arts setting that fosters faculty collaboration and student engagement both inside and outside the classroom. Highly desired is an ability to lead students in fieldwok, in the local community or abroad, as well as interest in participating in College programming.
Please note, there are no teaching or research laboratory spaces associated with this position; learning in the Judy Genshaft Honors College takes place in seminar-style or experiential learning-informed environments. However, there are existing relationships and many local resources available, including the Florida Institute of Oceanography (based at USFSP), USF College of Marine Science, Maritime Defense and Technology Hub, USGS, the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, and NOAA.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field of study;
- Demonstrable effectiveness as a teacher in higher education;
- Ability to communicate disciplinary interests within a liberal arts curriculum;
- Experience engaging students from a range of majors (from Engineering to Dance, Biomedical Sciences to History) with course content.
PREFERRED:
- Terminal degree from an accredited institution in the field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience that meet national and/or regional accreditation standards;
- Demonstrable experience with high-ability students;
- Marine focus;
- Three (3) plus years of teaching experience in higher education;
- Programming and/or leadership experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching load is 3/3 (classes capped at 19 students). Design syllabi, assignments, and course structure in keeping with disciplinary best practices and expectations of the College. Abide by deadlines and processes for submitting grades.
Honors thesis mentoring and other efforts in support of student success.
Maintain a presence on campus, including keeping office hours. Participate in select Honors College programs and events.
Perform other duties as assigned (e.g., professional development, service, research).
Salary competitive, depending on qualifications.
Application deadline is November 15th, 2023. Start date is August 2024.
Please note the posting number for the position in which you are interested, and apply through the USF Career site: How to Apply (usf.edu). Please upload the following in a single PDF:
- CV;
- Letter of interest;
- Sample Honors course syllabus.
Questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Catherine Wilkins (cjwilkins@usf.edu).
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