Assistant Teaching Professor or Lecturer of Entrepreneurship

University of Tampa • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship in the Sykes College of Business at The University of Tampa seeks candidates for an Assistant Teaching Professor or Lecturer of Entrepreneurship to start August 2026. The successful candidate will teach 12 hours per semester (3-4-hour courses) of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial finance. Candidates are expected to have a commitment to excellence in teaching. Experience and expertise in entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial finance is preferred. The Sykes College of Business offers five academic programs in entrepreneurship including a major in entrepreneurship, a major in international business and entrepreneurship, a minor in entrepreneurship, a MS in entrepreneurship and an MBA concentration in entrepreneurship. Sykes College of Business was recognized in the Bloomberg Businessweek Best Business School 2025-2026 listing and was noted as the No. 27 school in the U.S. for learning and No. 34 for entrepreneurship. The academic programs in entrepreneurship have been and continue to enjoy national top national rankings and have won numerous awards for innovation and pedagogical excellence. The successful candidate will also work with students engaged in co-curricular programs in the John P Lowth Entrepreneurship Center which is 25,000+ square foot state of the art space designed to encourage experiential entrepreneurship education. Among other awards and accolades, the Center was named a NASDAQ Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence and houses the national headquarters of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO). Co-curricular activities offered through the Center include the CREATE business plan competition and boot-camp, the Spartan Accelerator, the UT Entrepreneurs Club, the Spartan Incubator and many others.

Requirements

• A master's degree with at least 18 hours of coursework in entrepreneurship or a related field is required.
• At least 5 years of experience as an entrepreneur or in entrepreneurial finance is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• A doctorate from an AACSB university is preferred.
• Experience and expertise in entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial finance.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 hours per semester of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial finance courses.
• Commit to excellence in teaching.
• Engage with students in co-curricular programs at the John P Lowth Entrepreneurship Center.

Benefits

• Challenging and high-quality educational experiences.
• Access to a multicultural student body and diverse community.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree