About the role
Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in real estate and finance. Teaching experience with synchronous and asynchronous online courses is highly desirable. Preference will be given to candidates with professional experience and those who have published, or are able to publish, in reputable real estate and finance journals.
The chosen candidate is also expected to contribute to the real estate program and support the real estate center, with an emphasis on student success and outreach. Additional responsibilities include engaging in activities to attract new students to the program, maintaining AACSCB academic or professional qualifications, and serving the university and professional communities.
An instructor’s normal teaching load is four courses per semester (Fall and Spring) during the academic year. This load may be reduced for special service duties. The Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and a concentration in the PhD program. Faculty members may also teach in the MBA, Executive MBA, and DBA programs. The school offers a strong mix of collegiality and scholarship in a friendly and welcoming environment. The faculty are research-active, with recent publications in high-quality finance and real estate journals. For more information about the Real Estate program and other finance undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs at the Muma College of Business, visit: https://www.usf.edu/business/schools/business-finance/index.aspx
The University of South Florida, one of 71 members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), emphasizes high-impact global research dedicated to student success. In 2022, U.S. News and World Report identified USF as the fastest-rising university in America, and in 2026 ranked USF 43rd among public universities. Serving nearly 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa and St. Petersburg 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.
The Tampa Bay metropolitan region is home to over 4 million people and a growing number of corporate offices and headquarters including Raymond James, TD Synnex, Jabil, Mosaic, Citi, Johnson & Johnson, Kforce, Bristol-Meyers Squibb, Amgen, Foot Locker, 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A terminal qualification (PhD or DBA) in real estate, finance, or a closely related field in business and economics from an AACSB-accredited institution (in-process terminal degrees acceptable if all coursework is completed by May 2027 and a successful dissertation by August 2027).
- Evidence of excellence in teaching real estate or related courses and ability to teach upper-level and/or graduate courses at an AACSB-accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates possessing the following additional qualifications will be given preference:
- Demonstrated real estate thought leadership.
- Professional experience in real estate and the ability to engage with the business community.
- Meeting classification as a “scholarly academic” according to current AACSB standards.