Assistant​/Associate Professor of Instruction

Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction Open Rank

Tampa, FL, United States and 2 more

• Job Identification 42462
• Job Category Faculty
• Posting Date 01/20/2026, 05:02 PM
• Apply Before 02/03/2026, 05:02 PM
• Degree Level Doctorate Degree
• Locations 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
• Hiring Salary Commensurate With Experience

The Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy at the Muma College of Business, University of South Florida, invites applications for a full-time, 9-month non-tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor of instruction level. Candidates must have or expect to complete a doctoral degree in accountancy or related business discipline before August 2026 from an AACSB (or international equivalent) accredited university.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellence in teaching with the ability to contribute at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Experience in teaching a standalone data analytics course or having incorporated data analytics exercises into accounting courses is highly desirable. A strong preference exists for candidates with high quantitative and technology tool skills. The selected candidate should be able to demonstrate well-developed skills and excellence in teaching in-person and online courses.

Tenure-track faculty positions are responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities. Responsibilities also include academic advising and representing the university, college/school, or department/unit on university and/or statewide committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of assistant professor/associate professor of instruction. Normally the candidate will have produced research in refereed and other professional journals to be named associate professor. Doctoral degree with a major or concentration in Accountancy from an AACSB accredited institution or international equivalent is required as of the contract date.

Preferences:

• Both AACSB college and accountancy accreditation of the program granting the candidate’s degree.
• Evidence the candidate has taught a standalone data analytics course or evidence the candidate has incorporated data analytics assignments and quantitative skills into courses they have taught or can demonstrate ability to incorporate into courses they can teach. Willingness to stay current in such areas.
• Evidence of experience or ability to teach courses in accounting information systems, audit, managerial/cost accounting, or financial accounting.
• Reputation of program granting the candidate’s degree.
• Reputation of program(s) where candidate might have been employed previously.
• Professional certifications such as CPA.
• Evidence of ability or potential to publish scholarly works and remain research active. A candidate’s record should support credentialing at the SA (scholar academic) classification under AACSB guidelines.
• Overall quality of the candidate as indicated by letters of reference and personal contacts.

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.

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