Job Identification: 44497
Job Category: Faculty
Apply Before: 12/05/2026, 09:09 AM
Degree Level: Doctorate Degree
Locations: 4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
Hiring Salary: Commensurate with experience
Essential Personnel: No
Job Description
The University of South Florida's (USF) Muma College of Business invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in the Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management Program within the School of Hospitality and Sport Management. Candidates must have a Ph. D. in Sport Management or another related business discipline from an accredited university or expect to complete such a Ph. D. by Summer 2027. Professional work experience in a sport or entertainment business environment is also highly recommended.
Applications are welcomed from all sport and entertainment business areas. Ideal candidates will target and publish in the most prestigious sport and/or business journals and demonstrate excellence in teaching. Candidates with experience and interest in teaching using innovative technology are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position.
The Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program (VSEM) ranks #2 in the world and #1 in Florida among sport and entertainment management programs. Students in this two-year Tampa-based graduate program earn both an MBA in Sport Business and an M.S. in Sport & Entertainment Management, while achieving nearly a 100% placement rate post-graduation. Undergraduate students may pursue a minor in sport business. VSEM enjoys strong partnerships with major sports and entertainment properties in the region, e.g., Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays, Fanatics, and Seminole Hard Rock Casino.
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 and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. 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 $750 million in research funding in 2025 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 nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
Responsibilities
Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities.
Responsible for academic advising and related activities.
May represent the university, college/school, or department/unit on university and/or Statewide committees.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Job Category: Faculty
Apply Before: 12/05/2026, 09:09 AM
Degree Level: Doctorate Degree
Locations: 4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
Hiring Salary: Commensurate with experience
Essential Personnel: No
Job Description
The University of South Florida's (USF) Muma College of Business invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in the Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management Program within the School of Hospitality and Sport Management. Candidates must have a Ph. D. in Sport Management or another related business discipline from an accredited university or expect to complete such a Ph. D. by Summer 2027. Professional work experience in a sport or entertainment business environment is also highly recommended.
Applications are welcomed from all sport and entertainment business areas. Ideal candidates will target and publish in the most prestigious sport and/or business journals and demonstrate excellence in teaching. Candidates with experience and interest in teaching using innovative technology are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position.
The Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program (VSEM) ranks #2 in the world and #1 in Florida among sport and entertainment management programs. Students in this two-year Tampa-based graduate program earn both an MBA in Sport Business and an M.S. in Sport & Entertainment Management, while achieving nearly a 100% placement rate post-graduation. Undergraduate students may pursue a minor in sport business. VSEM enjoys strong partnerships with major sports and entertainment properties in the region, e.g., Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays, Fanatics, and Seminole Hard Rock Casino.
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 and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. 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 $750 million in research funding in 2025 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 nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
Responsibilities
Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities.
Responsible for academic advising and related activities.
May represent the university, college/school, or department/unit on university and/or Statewide committees.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Ph. D. in Sport Business/Management/Administration from an AACSB (or international equivalent) accredited institution or a Ph. D. in other related disciplines before the start of employment.