Job Description

The School of Information Systems (SIS) in the Muma College of Business at the University of South Florida (USF) is recruiting one or two tenure-track faculty positions at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2026. The positions will be located on the Tampa campus and will participate fully as part of the vibrant SIS team across the three campuses of USF (Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee). The hired faculty members will conduct high quality research leading to publications in premier journals in the discipline, write grant proposals for federal competitive grants, teach in the undergraduate, masters, and/or doctoral SIS programs, and engage with the business community. Responsibilities will also include service activities that support USF, the Muma College of Business, and the broader Tampa Bay communities.

Responsibilities

The candidate will have research and teaching responsibilities primarily in information systems with a focus on business applications of AI. Responsibilities will also include service activities that support the mission of the Muma College of Business and the Tampa Bay community.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

A PhD in Information Systems or a related discipline from a top University (an AAU institution or equivalent). Candidates who will successfully complete all requirements for their doctorate degree by July 2026, may also apply.

Preference will be given to candidates who can teach cutting-edge courses related to business application of AI in undergraduate, masters, and/or PhD programs, have research publications accepted, or in late-stage review, in premier journals such as MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, or similar journals, commensurate with experience, have interdisciplinary research agendas, and have the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with business audiences in Florida and beyond.

Preferred Qualifications

• A record of research publication(s) accepted, or in late-stage review, in premier journals such as MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, or similar journals, commensurate with experience.
• Ability to design and teach new courses for the bachelor's, masters, and/or doctoral programs in business applications of AI and analytics.
• Interest and ability to build collaborative relationships with businesses, conduct research relevant to business, and communicate effectively with business audiences.
• Interest and ability to participate in interdisciplinary research projects across University Colleges.