Advanced Associate or Full Professor Accountant Faculty

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The University of South Florida is a high-impact, global research university dedicated to student success. USF was recently invited to join AAU. The Florida Board of Governors has designated USF a “Preeminent State Research University,” one of only four in Florida. USF is ranked 14th in the nation among public universities generating new patents in 2023 and was ranked in the top 15 in the nation for the number of Fulbright Scholars produced for 2024-2025. The USF system offers 242 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral levels, including the doctor of medicine. It has an annual economic impact of over $6.0 billion and serves nearly 50,000 students. The USF Muma College of Business and the Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy are AACSB accredited and contribute significantly to the University’s national and international agenda through research, teaching, and service activities. 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. 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. Recently U.S. News and World Report ranked USF 43rd among public universities and in 2022 USF was identified as the fastest rising university in America. Serving nearly 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. 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.