Job Description

Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellence in teaching real estate and finance and be able to contribute at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. 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 have the ability to publish in reputable finance and real estate journals.


The chosen candidate is also expected to contribute to the real estate program and assist in developing the real estate center, emphasizing 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, scholarship, and a friendly and welcoming environment. The faculty is research-active, with recent publications in high-quality finance 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

Minimum Qualifications:

A terminal qualification (PhD or DBA) in finance, real estate, or a closely related field in business and economics from an AACSB-accredited institution, such as Real Estate Law (In-process terminal degrees acceptable if all coursework is completed by December 2025 and a successful dissertation by May 2026). Evidence of ability to teach upper-level and/or graduate real estate or finance courses at an AACSB-accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching real estate courses with student evaluations provided. Professional or administrative experience and ability to engage with the business community. Experience in real estate as a practitioner or advisor. Meeting classification as a "scholarly academic" according to current AACSB standards.

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 .

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

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The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.


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Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.