Human Rights Research Assistant Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

The University of South Florida, School of Social Work invites applications for two tenure/tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor positions. We encourage applicants who are interested in joining our School of Social Work scholarly faculty in educating social work professionals and contributing to the knowledge base to find solutions to help people in need, address social problems, and to advance human rights and social justice. We are open to applicants whose research agenda focuses on substantive areas of interest (e.g., direct clinical social work practice, health, mental health, policy, community engagement, global health and global mental health, and AI, digital technologies, and simulations). As part of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, members of our faculty engage in innovative interdisciplinary, translational, and implementation research focusing on finding solutions to promote the quality of life, health and the safety of diverse populations and communities.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position include: teach doctoral, master's, and undergraduate level courses in Social Work; assist in Ph.D. student research and dissertation studies; and engage in scholarship, research, and grant and contract submissions, and service. Teaching will occur on the Tampa campus for face-to-face classroom instruction (candidates must be available on campus). This is a 9-month tenure/tenure-track continual appointment, subject to annual evaluations.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
See web site for University and Social Work descriptions: https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/social-work/
First review of applications will be October 9, 2026
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• MSW and Ph.D. in Social Work or related area (Ph.D. must be conferred by August 7, 2027).

Preferred Qualifications:
A demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, peer-reviewed publications, externally funded research or strong potential for securing external funding, and service

• MSW from a CSWE accredited School of Social Work
• 2 Years post graduate practice experience

Applicants are required to submit the following in support of their application:
1. Cover Letter
2. CV
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 www.usf.edu.
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.