Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics

Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics

The Department of Economics at The University of Tampa's Sykes College of Business invites applicants for a one-year, non-tenure, Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics position to start in Fall 2022.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially based private institution of 9,200 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 22 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and 140 countries and “Top Tier” ranking in U.S. News & World Report.

Applicants with a Ph.D. in Economics 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.

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 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.

For further details and to apply, please visit our website at www.ut.edu/jobs     
Applicants should be prepared to attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic writing example, copy of teaching evaluation, statement of teaching philosophy and name/contact information of references.

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 14 master's programs.

The Sykes College of Business is AACSB accredited, employs over 90 full-time faculty members, and includes three centers and one institute: Center for Ethics, TECO Energy Center for Leadership, John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center and the Naimoli Institute for Business Strategy. 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/affirmative action 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.