Tenure Track Open Rank Finance Faculty

The University of South Florida (USF) is a high-impact, global research university dedicated to student success and innovation. Founded in 1956, USF serves more than 50,000 students across campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee. Designated as a Preeminent State Research University and a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), USF ranks among the top public research institutions in the nation.

The Muma College of Business operates in an exciting, vibrant, innovation-friendly environment. Over the past few years, the college received over $85 million from key donors to name: the Muma College of Business; the Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy; the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance; the Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management and Sustainability; the Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program; the Collier Student Success Center; the Bellini Center for Talent Development; and the Nault Center for Entrepreneurship.

The Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance offers a strong mix of collegiality, scholarship, and a friendly and welcoming environment. Faculty members are research-active, with recent publications in high-quality finance journals. An expanded Bloomberg and Wealth Management Center research lab support research and teaching.

The Tampa Bay metropolitan region is home to over 4 million people and a growing number of corporate offices and headquarters, including Raymond James, TD Synnex, Citi, Foot Locker, Johnson & Johnson, Bristol-Meyers Squibb, Amgen, and Bloomin’ Brands. Ranked among the top outdoor living regions in the U.S., Tampa Bay includes beautiful beaches, museums, performing arts venues, and professional sports teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have a doctoral degree from an AACSB (or international equivalent) accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization, a demonstrated record of achievement in academic research, teaching, and service, and meet university criteria for appointment to the appropriate rank.

Preferences:

1. Evidence of ability to publish in top-level finance journals.  A candidate’s record should support credentialing at the SA (scholar academic) classification under AACSB guidelines.
2. Evidence of collaboration in previous academic or professional endeavors.
3. Evidence of ability to make service contributions to the university and the profession.
4. Overall quality of the candidate as indicated by letters of reference and personal contacts.

An application should include:

• Letter of interest and current curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy (500 words or less)
• Research Statement

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: