Assistant and Associate Professors of Instruction

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 colleges 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 40thyear 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 bachelors and masters level. More information about the school can be obtained at 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 8800 students across undergraduate masters and doctoral programs. U.S. News & World Reportranks USF 16th nationally for the online MBA and Fortuneranks USFs executive MBA 10th and cybersecurity masters 12th nationally. USFs sports business and entrepreneurship graduate programs are also ranked in the top 10 by The Princeton Reviewand 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 businessesone of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country.

USF is a high-impact global research university located in beautiful Tampa Bay on Floridas 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.

Non-tenure-track faculty positions include teaching service and related administrative responsibilities and may involve representation on university-wide and/or statewide committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

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 meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Instructor

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 colleges 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.