Assistant Professor (School of Marketing and Innovation, Nault Center for Entrepreneurship) at University of South Florida in St. Petersburg, Florida

Job Description:

Department: School of Marketing and Innovation, Nault Center for Entrepreneurship/3-1415-001

College/Division: Muma College of Business

Salary Plan: Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, 9-month

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Competitive and commensurate with experience

The School of Marketing and Innovation at the Muma College of Business, University of South Florida, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship or a related business discipline from an AACSB-accredited university. Both Ph.D. candidates and experienced Assistant Professors are highly encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Applications are welcomed from all areas focusing on entrepreneurship research and teaching. Ideal candidates will target and publish in high-quality journals (AMJ, AMR, SMJ, ASQ, OrgSc, RP, JBV, ETP, SEJ, etc.) and demonstrate excellence in teaching. This position will be housed within the new Nault Center for Entrepreneurship. Founded in 2002, the center's master's degree program is ranked by The Princeton Review as No. 1 in the South and No. 5 nationally for all public universities. More than 1,000 center alumni have opened approximately 300 businesses in the past decade. Recently, the center received a $10 million gift from alumnus James "Jay" Nault to rename the center as the "Nault Center for Entrepreneurship." The gift will expand pitch competitions for the center as well as innovative new educational opportunities, including creating a new living-learning community, expanding the center's mentoring program, building more "shark tank"-like competitions, and supporting potential new degree options for executives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.

Primary Considerations:

1. A Ph.D. in Business with a specialization in strategy from an AACSB (or international equivalent) accredited institution or a Ph.D. in other related disciplines.
2. Evidence of ability to publish in top-level journals in strategy, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
3. Evidence of superior teaching ability.
4. Overall quality of the candidate as indicated by letters of reference and personal contacts.

Other Considerations:

1. Evidence of ability to make service contributions to the university and the profession.
2. Reputation of the program granting the candidate's terminal degree.
3. Background in strategy, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
4. Interest in applying for externally funded research.

The School of Marketing and Innovation offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in marketing, entrepreneurship, sports management, and supply chain management, including an MS in Entrepreneurship, MS in Marketing, MS in Sport Entertainment Management, MS in Supply Chain Management, and a Ph.D. program with a concentration in marketing. 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. Faculty members are research-active, with recent publications in high-quality strategy and entrepreneurship journals.

The Muma College of Business operates in an exciting, vibrant, innovation-friendly environment. Over the past few years, USF received over $50 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, the Collier Student Success Center, and the Nault Center for Entrepreneurship.

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. Most recently, USF has reached a historic milestone by accepting an invitation to join the Association of American Universities (AAU), a prestigious group of the 71 leading research institutions in the United States and Canada. USF is the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the AAU in nearly 40 years and is now one of two institutions from the State University System of Florida to serve as an AAU member.

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

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 38428

Posting Date: 12/17/2024

Posting End Date: 02/08/2025

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To apply: Applications must be completed online at http://www.usf.edu/jobs. Please direct any questions to Dr. Tang Wang (Search Committee Chair) via email at tangwang@usf.edu.

An application should include and be uploaded as one PDF:

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

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE PDF ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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About USF

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 is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

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