The School of Marketing and Innovation at the Muma College of Business, University of South Florida, invites applications for a full-time Instructor position in Marketing based on its Tampa campus. Candidates must have a minimum of a master’s degree (PhD. or DBA preferred) in a related field from an accredited University or expect to complete such a degree prior to the start date. Significant professional work experience in marketing is preferred, and strong connections to the local business community are a plus.
The successful candidate will be able to effectively teach a variety of marketing and sales courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Ability to effectively teach Professional Selling is especially important. Substantial student-centered service to the institution is also expected, including but not limited to potentially serving as a faculty advisor to a student organization. This is a full-time, 9-month non-tenure-track 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 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.
Primary responsibility is teaching; assignments may also include research, service, and/or academic advising and related activities, and the position may represent the university, college/school, or department/unit on university and/or statewide committees.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Master’s, PhD, or DBA in in a related discipline from an accredited institution.
- Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Instructor or Assistant Professor of Instruction.
- Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
- Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
- SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
- A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
- (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
- (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
- (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
- (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
- Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
- Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
Primary Considerations:
- Evidence of superior teaching ability in marketing at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
- Interest and ability to lead student-centered service initiatives as described in the job posting.
Significant professional work experience in marketing.
Other Considerations:
- Connections to the local business community.
- Evidence of strong collegiality.
- Reputation of program granting the candidate’s degree.
- Reputation of program(s) and organizations where candidate was previously employed
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 :
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 protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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 protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
