Assistant and Associate Professors of Instruction

University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The School of Information Systems in the Muma College of Business at the University of South Florida (USF) is searching for outstanding candidates to fill faculty positions for Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction. The candidates will fulfill our teaching needs and may also teach courses in related fields. Preferred candidates will have a doctoral degree from an AACSB accredited or AAU institution or equivalent and must provide evidence of meeting and sustaining the college’s faculty qualification requirements for scholarly academics. While a completed doctoral degree is strongly preferred, candidates who will successfully complete all requirements for the doctorate degree, including final dissertation defense, before August 1, 2026 may also apply. Founded in 1984, and celebrating its 40th year, the School of Information Systems (SIS) at the Muma College of Business is a top 20 research program based on publications in leading journals like MISQ, ISR, and others recognized by AIS, Financial Times, and UTD. SIS has 39 faculty who are thought leaders in AI, analytics, digital transformation, design science, cybersecurity, machine learning, and enterprise systems. SIS faculty hold editorial positions at top journals, lead international conferences, publish acclaimed books, secure major federal grants, have received patents, led multiple NSF programs, and have launched startups with support of NSF STTR. SIS is actively involved with businesses and the local community through its Institute for Digital Business, advisory board, Practice Center, high school outreach, and economic development activities including publishing a state of the region report and creating a seed fund program. SIS offers well regarded industry relevant Bachelors and Masters programs in AI, Analytics, and Cybersecurity, and a Ph.D. concentration in Information Systems. SIS was one of the first in the nation to offer AI centric programs at both the bachelor’s and master’s level. More information about the school can be obtained at https://www.usf.edu/business/schools/information-systems-management/ The Muma College of Business, with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, is the second-largest college at the University of South Florida. The college comprises nearly 200 full-time faculty and 14 majors to serve more than 8,800 students across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. U.S. News & World Report ranks USF 16th nationally for the online MBA, and Fortune ranks USF's executive MBA 10th and cybersecurity master's 12th nationally. USF's sports business and entrepreneurship graduate programs are also ranked in the top 10 by The Princeton Review and others. The college prepares career-ready students through the Bellini Center for Talent Development. Its faculty, organized within seven schools, engage actively in research and partnerships with Tampa Bay businesses—one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country. USF is a high-impact, global research university located in beautiful Tampa Bay on Florida's spectacular west coast. It is one of the largest public universities in the nation, ranked among the top 50 public universities, and among the top 50 universities, public or private, for federal research expenditures. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in the top tier of research universities. The concentration of high technology companies and shared services centers in this region affords many business contacts and consulting opportunities. With mild weather and ample recreational opportunities, the Tampa Bay area is consistently ranked as one of the most attractive places to live in the United States.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties.
• Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Instructor

Nice To Haves

• A PhD degree in information systems, or a related field of study from an AACSB accredited or AAU institution or equivalent
• A track record of teaching and curriculum development in undergraduate and graduate information systems programs.
• Industry experience (e.g., industry roles, consulting, substantive engagement with industry).
• Evidence that the candidate can meet and sustain the college’s faculty qualification requirements for scholarly academics.
• A track record and interest in research in information systems.
• A track record or a willingness to undertake activities in support of student success initiatives.
• Documented ability to successfully teach online and face-to-face in large sections.

Responsibilities

• teaching
• research
• service
• related administrative activities
• academic advising
• representing the university, college/school, or department/unit on university and/or statewide committees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree