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 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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.

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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…