The University of South Florida’s (USF) Muma College of Business invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant/Associate Professor in the School of Hospitality and Sport Management. The School of Hospitality and Sport Management is the result of a recent merger Hospitality & Tourism Management with the Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management Program.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Hospitality Management and strong academic credentials and will be able to demonstrate the ability and the potential to publish in top hospitality journals. The successful candidate should also be able to effectively teach courses in hospitality management and should demonstrate the ability to fully support the school’s development efforts.
Ranked #12 in the nation among university Hospitality and Tourism programs, The School of Hospitality and Sport Management (SHSM) at USF provides an intellectual, collaborative, ethical, and welcoming learning environment for students pursuing leadership positions in hospitality, tourism, sport, and entertainment management throughout the world. SHSM offers a hospitality degree at all three USF campuses (Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee). This includes a BS and MS in Hospitality Management and a MS in Sport Management along with an undergraduate hospitality minor and two certificate programs in event management and beverage management. SHSM leverages deep relationships with the business community, including McKibbon Hospitality (with a portfolio of over 100 hotels across 20 premier brands, plus several restaurants) and Mainsail Lodging & Development (specializing in upscale lifestyle hotels and resorts), among others.
The Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program (VSEM) ranks #4 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 and entertainment management. VSEM enjoys strong partnerships with major sports and entertainment properties in the region, e.g., Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Rays, Fanatics, and Seminole Hard Rock Casino.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Ph.D. with a major or concentration in hospitality & tourism management or a related field from an accredited university before the start of employment.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Evidence of ability to make service contributions to the university and the profession.
• Expectation that the candidate will be collegial.
• Reputation of program granting the candidate’s degree.
• Reputation of program(s) and organizations where candidate has been employed, including the candidate’s current employer.

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 .

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