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Ideal candidates will target and publish in high quality journals on the UT Dallas and Financial Times 50 journal lists and demonstrate excellence in teaching with the ability to contribute at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. A strong preference exists for candidates with well-developed data analytics and quantitative skills and a desire to further those skills. Teaching experience in accounting information systems, auditing, or financial accounting at the graduate and undergraduate is highly desirable. Candidates are expected to be able to demonstrate the ability to incorporate data analytics and quantitative skills into courses they have taught or can teach.
Responsibilities
The Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as a concentration in the PhD program. Faculty members also teach in the MBA, Executive MBA, and DBA programs. The school offers a strong mix of collegiality and scholarship along with a friendly and welcoming environment. The faculty is research-active, with recent publications in high quality accounting journals.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major or concentration in Accountancy from an AACSB accredited institution or international equivalent. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of assistant professor/associate professor. Normally will have produced research in refereed and other professional journals to be named associate professor.
Preferences
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)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
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.
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- Job Identification 41842
- Job Category Faculty
- Posting Date 10/14/2025, 01:38 PM
- Apply Before 11/13/2025, 02:38 PM
- Degree Level Doctorate Degree
- Locations 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
- Hiring Salary Commensurate with experience
- Essential Personnel No
Ideal candidates will target and publish in high quality journals on the UT Dallas and Financial Times 50 journal lists and demonstrate excellence in teaching with the ability to contribute at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. A strong preference exists for candidates with well-developed data analytics and quantitative skills and a desire to further those skills. Teaching experience in accounting information systems, auditing, or financial accounting at the graduate and undergraduate is highly desirable. Candidates are expected to be able to demonstrate the ability to incorporate data analytics and quantitative skills into courses they have taught or can teach.
Responsibilities
The Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as a concentration in the PhD program. Faculty members also teach in the MBA, Executive MBA, and DBA programs. The school offers a strong mix of collegiality and scholarship along with a friendly and welcoming environment. The faculty is research-active, with recent publications in high quality accounting journals.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major or concentration in Accountancy from an AACSB accredited institution or international equivalent. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of assistant professor/associate professor. Normally will have produced research in refereed and other professional journals to be named associate professor.
Preferences
- Both AACSB college and accountancy accreditation of program granting the candidate’s degree.
- Reputation of program granting the candidate’s degree.
- Reputation of program(s) where candidate might have been employed previously.
- Evidence of ability or potential to publish in top-level journals such as those on the UTD or FT50 list. A candidate’s record should support credentialing at the SA (scholar academic) classification under AACSB guidelines.
- Evidence of experience or ability to teach courses in accounting information systems, auditing, or financial accounting.
- Evidence of data analytics and quantitative skills.
- Evidence of the ability to incorporate data analytics and quantitative skills into courses they have taught or can teach.
- Overall quality of the candidate as indicated by letters of reference and personal contacts.
- Professional certifications such as CPA.
- Practice experience.
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)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
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.
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