University of South Florida·Tampa, Florida
The role involves teaching classes and providing clinical supervision within the Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program. Additional duties include advising students, enhancing the curriculum, and participating in overall program activities.
The Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program in the College of Behavioral & Community Sciences is seeking a 12 Month visiting assistant professor of instruction beginning in the Fall 2026 semester.
The successful candidate must have a doctorate degree.
This position will be responsible for teaching classes and providing clinical supervision in the current program.
Course workload will be 4, 4, 3.
They will also contribute to the overall program function, including advising students, 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, and who have experience and credentials in clinical mental health counseling and rehabilitation counseling.
This position is for one year with the possibility of extension, based on funding availability.
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.
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.
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Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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.
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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.
Candidates must hold a doctorate in a counseling field and be a certified rehabilitation counselor or licensed/eligible for LMHC licensure in Florida. Preferred candidates have a CACREP accredited PhD and at least two years of experience in supervision, leadership, or teaching.
Market context
Florida counseling faculty roles are often competitive because programs look for doctoral preparation, licensure or certification alignment, and teaching experience that supports student supervision. This Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction role stands out for candidates with a doctorate in counseling, CRC status or LMHC eligibility in Florida, and a CACREP-accredited PhD with experience in supervision, leadership, or teaching. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to match the licensure and teaching criteria closely.