Advanced Assistant Professor of Marketing, Fall 2027

The School of Marketing and Innovation at the Muma College of Business, University of South Florida, Tampa, invites applications for an advanced Assistant Professor position in Marketing. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in business administration specialization in marketing from an accredited University or a Ph.D. in a related field from a university accredited in that field. Candidates ideally will have 2-6 years of experience as an Assistant Professor of Marketing at a well-regarded university.

Applications are welcome from all marketing areas. Ideal candidates will have published in the most prestigious marketing journals (JM, JMR, JCR, MS) and have a strong pipeline of research in progress targeted at these same journals. Demonstrated excellence in teaching is also important, with the ability to contribute at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching interest in marketing strategy, marketing technologies, or sales is a plus but not required. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position. 

The School of Marketing and Innovation at USF’s Muma College of Business offers cutting-edge undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs across three campuses in Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain Management, and Advertising, including a PhD concentration in Marketing. The school’s Center for Marketing and Sales Innovation leverages a state-of-the-art biometric-equipped Customer Experience and Artificial Intelligence Lab, and it also hosts one of the largest intercollegiate sales competitions in the world. The undergraduate AMA chapter has ranked as high as #4 among over 300 collegiate chapters. 

 

The Muma College of Business operates in an exciting, vibrant, and innovative environment and is well-integrated into the Tampa Bay region business ecosystem. Over the past several years, USF received over $70 million from key donors to name the Muma College of Business, the Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy, the Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management and Sustainability, the Nault Center for Entrepreneurship, Baldwin Group School of Risk Management & Insurance, Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program, and the Bellini Center for Talent Development. The college is home to a successful DBA program targeting C-suite executives. USF’s Executive MBA program ranks #10 in the U.S., and its online MBA program is ranked among the nation’s top 20. Plans are underway for a brand-new state-of-the-art business college building and complex.

A member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), the most prestigious collection of research institutions in North America, the University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities for five consecutive years, and in 2024, USF earned its highest ranking ever among all universities, public or private. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. 

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:

1. A PhD in Business with specialization in marketing from an AACSB (or international equivalent) accredited institution or a PhD in other related disciplines before the start of employment.
2. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor

 

Primary Considerations:

1. Publishing record and research pipeline.
2. Overall quality of the candidate as indicated by letters of reference and personal contacts.
3. Reputation of the institution granting the candidate’s degree.
4. Reputation of the institution(s) where the candidate is/was employed previously.

 

 Ideal Candidate will Demonstrate:

1. Evidence of superior teaching skills
2. Evidence of ability to make substantive service contributions to the university and the profession.
3. Evidence of strong collegiality.

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 b