Assistant Professor of Instruction

Job Description

This position will teach courses in the online MA Program (Fall, Spring, and Summer) with particular focus on clinical classes and other tasks assigned by the Program Director. This position will teach 4 courses in the fall, 4 courses in the spring, and 3 courses in the summer semesters. They will also contribute to the overall program function, enhancing the curriculum, and participating in program activities. We seek individuals who bring enthusiasm and a deep commitment to academic excellence within the scholar-practitioner tradition. We are particularly interested in candidates who can provide leadership, work with individuals from varied backgrounds, stakeholders, and colleagues, and who have experience and credentials in clinical mental health counseling and/or rehabilitation counseling.


This position requires a person to work from the USF Tampa campus. It is not a remote position.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate (or ABD with degree conferred prior to appointment) in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP accredited program or closely related field who can be considered core faculty according to CACREP standards.
• Current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, or licensed/eligible for licensure as an LMHC in Florida within 1 year.
• Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of instructor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Holds both Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and LMHC credentials.
• Has two or more years of professional experience in supervision.
• Has two or more years of professional experience in graduate level teaching.
• Has two or more years of professional experience in delivering clinical services.
• Has at least one year of experience in teaching online courses both in asynchronous and synchronous formats.

Criteria for the evaluation of candidates

• To ensure the fair and equitable evaluation of all candidates, the following criteria will be used in reviewing the applicants' qualifications. Ranges for rating the criteria are weighted in terms of importance to the position.
• Applicants are required to submit the following in support of their application:
• Cover Letter Addressing Position Qualifications
• CV
• Two Letters of Recommendation

About Us

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

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.