University of South Florida, St. Petersburg

Department: School of Marketing and Innovation/3-1406-000

College/Division: Muma College of Business

Salary Plan: Full-time-9 month, non-tenure track position

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Negotiable

The School of Marketing and Innovation at the Muma College of Business, University of South Florida, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Instruction, “Instructor” in Marketing based on its St. Petersburg campus. 

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or DBA in business administration from an accredited University or a Ph.D. in a related field from a university accredited in that field or expect to complete to complete a Ph.D. or DBA prior to the start date.  Significant professional work experience in the area of Sales Management is also required.

The successful candidate will be able to effectively teach Professional Selling and Sales Management courses, and other Marketing courses, both in-person and online.  The teaching assignment is 12 credit hours each for fall and spring semesters. In addition, the faculty member hired for this position will be heavily involved in the School’s sales program and will coach students in sales competitions, etc. Candidates should demonstrate a willingness and ability to maintain certification as a Scholarly Academic under AACSB guidelines. This is a full-time, 9-month position. Compensation for summer courses, when scheduled, is in addition to the base salary.

The School of Marketing and Innovation at USF’s Muma College of Business offers cutting-edge undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs on three campuses (Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee) in Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain Management, Global Business, Entrepreneurship, and Sport & Entertainment Management.  A Ph.D. with a concentration in Marketing is also offered.

The Muma College of Business operates in an exciting, vibrant, innovation-friendly environment. Over the past few years, USF received over $60 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 Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program, and the Bellini Center for Talent Development. In recent years, the Muma College of Business also successfully launched the Center for Marketing and Sales Innovation and one of the country’s new breed of DBA programs targeting C-suite executives.  

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report’s national university rankings than USF. 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, placing it in the most elite category among the state’s 12 public universities. USF has earned widespread national recognition for its success graduating under-represented minority and limited-income students at rates equal to or higher than white and higher income students. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more atwww.usf.edu.

St. Petersburg is part of the Tampa Bay metropolitan region that is a home to over 4 million people and a growing number of corporate offices and headquarters including Raymond James, Nielsen, Tech Data, Citi, Johnson & Johnson, Bristol-Meyers Squibb, Amgen, Jabil, Masonite, and Bloomin’ Brands. Ranked among the top outdoor living regions in the U.S., Tampa Bay features beautiful beaches, museums, performing arts venues, and professional sports teams. 

To apply: Applications must be submitted online at http://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers/. Select the “Faculty” box and choose the appropriate job posting for the School of Marketing and Innovation. Please direct any questions to Professor Andy Artis via e-mail at aartis@usf.edu.

Review of applications will begin on September 1, 20202 and will continue until the position is filled. Filling the position is contingent on the availability of funding. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution, committed to excellence through diversity. Individuals from traditionally under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Guidelines:

An application should include:

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

To receive full consideration, applications should be received by September 1, 2022.  Application review will begin September 1, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. Please direct any questions to Professor Andy Artis via e-mail at aartis@usf.edu.

Minimum Qualification:

1. A PhD in Business with specialization in marketing or DBA from an AACSB (or international equivalent) accredited institution or a PhD in other related disciplines before the start of employment

Primary Considerations:

1. Significant professional work experience in the Marketing field, in particular in Sales Management.
2. Reputation of program granting the candidate’s degree.
3. Reputation of program(s) and organizations where candidate was previously employed.
4. Meets or can meet the College’s criteria for AACSB Scholarly Academic designation. 

 Ideal Candidate will Demonstrate:

1. Evidence of ability to make service contributions to the university and the profession.
2. Expectation that the candidate will be collegial.
3. Evidence of superior teaching ability in Sales and Marketing topics at the graduate and undergraduate levels.