Job Description

Position Details

The Finance Department within the Sykes College of Business at The University of Tampa plans to hire one full-time tenure-track position at the rank of assistant or associate level beginning Fall 2024. We are particularly interested in candidates with teaching interests in Investments and/or Financial Markets and Institutions, but all areas of Finance will be considered. Interest in Fintech would be a plus. The appointment involves teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The teaching load will be three(3) courses per semester with typical class sizes between twenty and thirty students. Prior teaching and industry experience are appreciated but not required. Funding exists for summer research, additional teaching, and travel to professional conferences. 

 

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 a "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

 

The candidate is expected to engage in scholarly research, advise students, and provide service to the department, college, university and broader community.

 

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

 

Qualifications

The candidate must have a Ph.D. from an AACSB accredited program, or equivalent, in Finance or a Ph.D. in a closely related business field with published scholarly work in Finance. ABDs will be considered. The Finance Department is a collegial department seeking applicants with a proven track record in teaching, scholarship, service, and student mentoring. The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach both graduate and undergraduate students, and preference will be given to candidates with expertise in Investments and/or Financial Markets and Institutions. However, all areas of Finance will be considered. Interest in Fintech would be a plus. 

 

Required Attachments

Applicants must apply online at https://www.ut.edu/about-ut/university-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities.

Applicants should be prepared to attach

(1) Cover Letter

(2) Curriculum Vitae

(3) Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching philosophy, a sample of course syllabus, and course evaluations)

(4) a Copy of graduate school transcripts

(5) Job market paper

(6) a list of three references (names, addresses, phone numbers, and emails).

Candidates should use their cover letter to expand on their CV by summarizing their teaching and research experience and agenda and expressing any reasons for a particular interest in working at the University of Tampa. The committee will begin reviewing applications on September 20, 2023, and conduct interviews at the 2023 Financial Management Association meetings in October (Chicago, IL). Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Soohyung Kim, Chair of the Search Committee, at sokim@ut.edu.

 

Reference Letters and official transcript

Three reference letters from external providers and unofficial transcripts of the highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews. The finalist will be required to submit official 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 and 19 master's programs.

 

The Sykes College of Business is AACSB accredited, employs over 100 full-time faculty members, and includes three centers and two institutes: Center for Ethics, TECO Energy Center for Leadership, John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center, Naimoli Institute for Business Strategy and Institute for Sales Excellence. 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.

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