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Position
Assistant Professor
Employer
University of South Florida
The School Of Geosciences At The University Of South Florida (Tampa, Florida) Is Looking To Fill Three Tenure-track Assistant Professor Positions In GIScience, Structural Geology And Water Science, With a Starting Date Of August 7, 2026. Please Visit The School Of Geosciences Webpage For More Information And Application Procedures
https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/about/employment-opportunities.aspx
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.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.
Homepage: https://www.usf.edu/
Location
Tampa, United States of America
Sector
Academic
Relevant divisions
Geosciences Instrumentation and Data Systems (GI)
Hydrological Sciences (HS)
Tectonics and Structural Geology (TS)
Type
Full time
Level
Entry level
Salary
Open
Required education
PhD
Application deadline
Open until the position is filled
Posted
22 October 2025
Job Description
The School of Geosciences at the University of South Florida (Tampa, Florida) is looking to fill three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in GIScience, Structural Geology and Water Science, with a starting date of August 7, 2026. Please visit the School of Geosciences webpage for more information and application procedures:
https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/about/employment-opportunities.aspx
Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. For disability accommodations, contact (Lori VanHelden) at (813-974-0640/ lorivanhelden@usf.edu), a minimum of five working days in advance.
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.
How to apply
Please visit the School of Geosciences webpage for more information and application procedures:
https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/about/employment-opportunities.aspx
When applying, please upload the following materials in a single PDF:
Position
Assistant Professor
Employer
University of South Florida
The School Of Geosciences At The University Of South Florida (Tampa, Florida) Is Looking To Fill Three Tenure-track Assistant Professor Positions In GIScience, Structural Geology And Water Science, With a Starting Date Of August 7, 2026. Please Visit The School Of Geosciences Webpage For More Information And Application Procedures
https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/about/employment-opportunities.aspx
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.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.
Homepage: https://www.usf.edu/
Location
Tampa, United States of America
Sector
Academic
Relevant divisions
Geosciences Instrumentation and Data Systems (GI)
Hydrological Sciences (HS)
Tectonics and Structural Geology (TS)
Type
Full time
Level
Entry level
Salary
Open
Required education
PhD
Application deadline
Open until the position is filled
Posted
22 October 2025
Job Description
The School of Geosciences at the University of South Florida (Tampa, Florida) is looking to fill three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in GIScience, Structural Geology and Water Science, with a starting date of August 7, 2026. Please visit the School of Geosciences webpage for more information and application procedures:
https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/about/employment-opportunities.aspx
Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. For disability accommodations, contact (Lori VanHelden) at (813-974-0640/ lorivanhelden@usf.edu), a minimum of five working days in advance.
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.
How to apply
Please visit the School of Geosciences webpage for more information and application procedures:
https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/about/employment-opportunities.aspx
When applying, please upload the following materials in a single PDF:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Teaching philosophy
- Detailed research statement
- Evidence of successful research
- Provide names & contact information for three (3) professional references
