Assistant Professor, Finance

Position Details

Tenure Track Positions in Finance – University of Tampa

The University of Tampa’s Sykes College of Business invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor or Senior Assistant Professor of Finance positions, with an anticipated start date of August 2026. Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of background and credential verification. Seasoned faculty members are encouraged to apply. Initial interviews will be held at the Financial Management Association (FMA) meetings in Vancouver, Canada on October 23 and 24, 2025.

While we welcome applicants with research interests across all areas of finance, our current and anticipated instructional needs are concentrated in the areas of Fintech and Investments. We expect to hire one or both positions in either of these domains.

Candidates should be prepared to teach in these areas while pursuing a research agenda aligned with their expertise. All candidates, regardless of specialization, are expected to:

• Exhibit genuine enthusiasm for student engagement, including mentoring, advising, and involvement in student organizations.

• Maintain an active and impactful research agenda that meets Scholarly Academic (SA) status under AACSB guidelines.

• Contribute meaningfully to departmental, college, and university service, including curriculum development, committee participation, and community outreach.

• Teach a standard course load of three classes per semester, with expectations for high-quality instruction and meaningful student engagement across all levels.
  

Our ideal candidate with teaching interests in the Fintech area should:

• Demonstrate teaching excellence in Fintech-related courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Possess expertise in topics such as blockchain technologies, Python programming, PayTech innovations, and marketplace lending among others.

• Integrate real-world applications, case studies, and emerging technologies into the classroom.

• Stay current with Fintech industry trends and regulatory developments.
  

Our ideal candidate with teaching interests in investments and fund management should:

• Teach advanced investment courses, with emphasis on derivatives, risk management, and portfolio theory.

• Demonstrate interest and ability to manage the Student Investment Fund, guiding students through real-time investment decisions.

• Bring prior experience in fund oversight, trading simulations, or investment competitions (preferred but not required).

• Support efforts toward CFA program affiliation and contribute to departmental initiatives to increase engagement with CFA programs and competitions.
  

Required Qualifications

• A in Finance or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution (ABD candidates will be considered with expected completion by August 2026).

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student engagement.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CFA, Blockchain Certification, or FRM.

• Experience integrating technology and analytics into finance education, including AI, data visualization, and financial modeling tools.

• Proficiency with emerging technologies like Python, Power BI, or Tableau, with evidence of instructional integration through student projects or assignments.
  

About the University:

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution serving more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Nestled on a picturesque 110-acre campus along the Hillsborough River and adjacent to Tampa’s dynamic central business district, the university benefits from its location in one of Florida’s most vibrant and diverse metropolitan areas. UTampa reflects this energy and growth, with 30 consecutive years of enrollment increases, a multicultural student body representing all 50 states and over 100 countries, and more than 260 active student organizations. The university is consistently recognized as a “Top Tier” institution by News & World Report.

About the College:

The Sykes College of Business is the largest academic unit at the University of Tampa in terms of student enrollment and is accredited by AACSB International. It employs over 100 full-time faculty members and houses three centers and two institutes: the Center for Ethics, the TECO Energy Center for Leadership, the John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center, the Naimoli Institute for Business Strategy, and the Institute for Sales Excellence. The College is widely recognized for its academic excellence, earning “Top Tier” status from . Its full-time MBA program has also been ranked among the best business schools by for four consecutive years, most recently in the 2023–24 edition.

About the Department:

Finance is the largest major within the Sykes College of Business and the university as a whole, with over 1,400 undergraduate students. It is supported by a dedicated team of 15 tenure and tenure-track faculty members, two permanent teaching positions, and several adjunct professors who foster a collegial, collaborative, and intellectually engaging environment. While teaching excellence is the department’s primary mission, faculty are also research-active, regularly contributing to scholarly publications and presenting at national and international conferences. The department promotes professional development through support for conference travel and hosts internal brownbag seminars that encourage the exchange of ideas.

Required Attachments

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Job market paper

3. Name and contact for three references

4. Teaching evaluations

5. Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts

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, 18 master's programs, and 3 professional doctoral programs.

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 upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made. 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. Note: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required, please combine the additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process.

Background Check Requirements

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