Assistant Professor of Instruction - Health Informatics - School of Information

The School of Information at the University of South Florida seeks to fill a nine-month, full-time, non-tenure-earning, Assistant Professor of Instruction position with a start date of August 7, 2026.  Salary is negotiable. 

The USF School of Information (SI) is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, which consists of 23 academic departments and a number of highly collaborative and interdisciplinary centers and institutes. The School of Information enjoys a strong tradition of educating information professionals in a variety of settings. The School currently offers four degree programs: a M.A. in Library and Information Science, which has been continually accredited by the American Library Association since 1974; and STEM-based programs in M.S. in Intelligence Studies, which offers concentrations in Cyber Intelligence and Strategic Intelligence; a M.S. in Cybersecurity Intelligences and Information Security; and a B.S. in Information Science with available concentrations in Data Science and Analytics, Information Security, Health Informatics, Web Development Technologies, and Intelligence Analysis.

Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in Health Informatics, Information Science, or closely-related field based on education and professional experience that meet national and/or regional accreditation standards is required. Applications from individuals who are ABD will be accepted, but the degree must be conferred by appointment start date. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants who can teach courses in health informatics, health information technology, machine learning/artificial intelligence in health, human factors, clinical decision support and/or health Information security. 

How To Apply:

Apply online by completing the required information and including your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload the required application materials listed below. Only online applications are accepted for this position. 

When applying, please attach the following documents: 

• Statement of Interest (no more than 1,500 words) that includes information about teaching philosophy
• CV
• Teaching statement
• List of names and contact information for three (3) references

Optional material may be included with a URL for online portfolio materials. 

Additional questions about this position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Christina Eldredge, celdredge2@usf.edu.  

The position is open until filled. The review of applications will begin immediately upon receipt, with preference for applications submitted by January 5, 2026. The review process will continue until the position is filled. 

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 Geneva Jones at (813) 974-3522 or gljones1@usf.edu a minimum of five working days in advance. This position is subject to Foreign Influence Screening. House Bill 7017 (“HB 7017”)