Job Identification: 42462
Job Category: Faculty
Apply Before: 02/03/2026, 12:02 PM
Degree Level: Doctorate Degree
Locations: 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
Hiring Salary: Commensurate With Experience
Essential Personnel: No
Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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.
- Practice experience.
- 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.
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.
