Assistant Teaching Professor, Economics

University of Tampa • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Department of Economics at University of Tampa's Sykes College of Business invites applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track, Assistant Teaching Professor of Economics position to start in Fall 2026. 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 Principles of 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. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 11,000 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. UTampa reflects this vibrancy; with 30 consecutive years of enrollment growth UTampa 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. 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 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 Sykes College of Business full-time MBA program is consistently listed as one of Bloomberg Businessweek’s best graduate business schools and is ranked as one of the top 25 best value schools by Business Insider. The Marketing major is one of the fastest growing majors on campus and is currently the number 2 choice for University of Tampa 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.

Requirements

• A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence is required.
• All required documents listed below should be uploaded to the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Academic Writing Example
• Copy of Teaching Evaluations (include a summary table)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Name and Contact Information of References
• 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.
• Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with a Ph.D. in Economics will be given preference

Responsibilities

• Teach Principles of Macroeconomics or Principles of 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.
• Maintain an active research agenda
• Participate in service activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees