Assistant Teaching Professor, Economics

Position Details

The Department of Economics in The University of Tampa’s John H. Sykes College of Business invites applicants for a fulltime, renewable, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor position.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 10,000 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 24 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and “Top Tier” ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

Applicants with a Ph.D. in Economics will be given preference. A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence is required.

The applicant will also be expected to maintain an active research agenda and participate in service activities . The successful applicant will teach Principles of Macroeconomics or Microeconomics in our undergraduate program. The opportunity exists to teach other courses that match the applicant’s interests. The teaching load is 3 courses (typically a single prep) per semester, in a small classroom setting.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Required Attachments

Please be sure to attach all required documents listed in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page of the application before continuing through the application.

Cover Letter indicating your interest in and suitability for the position

Curriculum Vitae

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Copies of your teaching evaluations are required. Be sure to include a table that efficiently summarizes all of your teaching evaluation data (applications without a summary table will be given lower priority).

Writing Sample

Reference Letters

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

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 14 master’s programs.

The Sykes College of Business is AACSB accredited, employs over 90 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 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.