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Position Details

The Finance Department within the Sykes College of Business invites applications for a term position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor starting August 2024 to teach primarily corporate finance at both the graduate and undergraduate level. Specifically, a successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Financial Management (FIN 310), Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (FIN 470), and/or Foundation of Finance (FIN 500).

 

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of 8,300 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 20 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 229 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and 140 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

 

Responsibilities will include:

1. Teach three (3) courses (12 credit hours) per semester.

2. Create a syllabus for students each semester to include specific class requirements and learning objectives consistent with the University and Sykes College of Business mission statement.

3. Use online course management system to communicate course information and grades to students (Blackboard.com), including attending one (1) training session prior to first semester of teaching.

4. Demonstrate the use of Microsoft Excel in all classes and require students to complete at least one project using Excel.

5. Compute and submit final grades in accordance with syllabus.

6. Advise undergraduate students concerning their academic and professional endeavors.

7. Engage in professional development activities.

8. Provide service to the Finance Department, Sykes College of Business and The University of Tampa.

 

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

MS in Finance or MBA with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Finance. ABD's or Ph.D. will be given preference.

 

Required Attachments

Applicants should be prepared to attach the required documents listed below.

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Two Teaching Evaluations

 

Reference Letters

Three reference letters from external providers are required. Please have the reference provider email the reference letter to to include your name and the position you applied for in the email subject line.

 

Additional Information

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education and 13 master's programs.

 

The Sykes College of Business is AACSB accredited, employs over 80 full-time faculty members, and includes three centers and one Institute: Center for Ethics, TECO Energy Center for Leadership, John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center and the Naimoli Institute for Business Strategy. The College occupies the state of the art Sykes College of Business building, housing the College's undergraduate and graduate students.

 

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status or any other non-job related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

 

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

External Field

 

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.