Associate Professor of Instruction

Overview

Associate Professor of Instruction (Finance)

The University of South Florida, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past decade, no other public university in the country has risen faster than USF in U.S. News and World Report's national rankings. USF is #42 among public universities and #88 among all public and private universities in the 2025 USNWR rankings.

Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors and has an annual economic impact near $10 billion. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more .edu.

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The University of South Florida encourages applications from women and members of minority groups. The selection process will be conducted under the provisions of Florida's "Government in the Sunshine" and Public Records Laws. Anyone requiring special accommodations to complete an application should contact Amy Adams  University of South Florida is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, equal access institution.

• A terminal qualification (PhD or DBA) in finance, or a closely related field in business and economics from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• Evidence of ability to teach upper-level and/or graduate finance courses at an AACSB-accredited institution.

Candidates possessing the following additional qualifications will be given preference:

• Experience teaching graduate finance courses with student evaluations provided.
• Experience in working with students on investment competitions or stock pitches.
• Meeting classification as a "scholarly academic" according to current AACSB standards.

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.

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). 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 .edu.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

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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…