Position Details
The Department of Economics in the Sykes College of Business at The University of Tampa seeks candidates for a one-year, full-time, non-tenure track Visiting Instructor/Assistant Professor of Economics position to start in August 2025.
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 teaching load is three (3) 4-credit hour courses for a total of 12 credit hours per semester. The successful candidate should be able to teach introductory classes in microeconomics (ECO 204) and macroeconomics (ECO 205). The candidate is expected to engage with students, participate in department activities related to the area of teaching including assurance of learning and curriculum meetings, and College of Business faculty meetings and events. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Qualifications
Applicants with a Ph.D. in Economics from an AACSB-accredited institution, or very near completion, will be given preference. A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence is required. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Required Attachments
Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page of the application before continuing through the application.
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Copy of teaching evaluations with summary of results
5. Statement of teaching philosophy
6. Names and contact information of references
Optional attachments
1. Academic writing example
2. Sample syllabus
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.
Reference Letters
Three reference letters from external providers are required. Please have the reference provider email the reference letter to
Employment@ut.edu
to include your name and the position you applied for in the email subject line.
Additional Information
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 110 full-time faculty members, and includes three centers and two institutes: Center for Ethics, TECO Energy Center for Leadership, John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center, the 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

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