Assistant/Senior Assistant Professor, Finance

Overview The University of Tampa’s Sykes College of Business invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor or Senior Assistant Professor of Finance positions, with an anticipated start date of August 2026. Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of background and credential verification. Seasoned faculty members are encouraged to apply. Initial interviews will be held at the Financial Management Association (FMA) meetings in Vancouver, Canada on October 23 and 24, 2025. We anticipate conducting virtual interviews for short-listed candidates who are unable to attend the FMA conference. Please contact search committee chair Prof. Sridhar Gogineni (View email address on click.appcast.io) if you have any questions. About the University The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution serving more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university is located on a 110-acre campus along the Hillsborough River and near Tampa’s central business district. UTampa has 30 consecutive years of enrollment increases, a multicultural student body representing all 50 states and over 100 countries, more than 260 active student organizations, and is recognized as a “Top Tier” institution by U.S. News & World Report. About the College The Sykes College of Business is the largest academic unit at the University of Tampa in terms of student enrollment and is accredited by AACSB International. It employs over 100 full-time faculty members and houses three centers and two institutes: the Center for Ethics, the TECO Energy Center for Leadership, the John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center, the Naimoli Institute for Business Strategy, and the Institute for Sales Excellence. The College is recognized for academic excellence and has been ranked among the top U.S. business schools by Bloomberg Businessweek for four consecutive years, most recently in the 2023–24 edition. About the Department Finance is the largest major within the Sykes College of Business and the university, with over 1,400 undergraduate students. It is supported by a team of 15 tenure and tenure-track faculty members, two permanent teaching positions, and several adjunct professors who foster a collegial and engaging environment. Faculty are teaching- and research-active, contributing to scholarly publications and presenting at conferences. The department supports professional development through conference travel and internal brownbag seminars. The University offers a strong core liberal arts curriculum, internationalization, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. It offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education; 18 master’s programs and 3 professional doctoral programs. The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to 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 seeks applicants from underrepresented groups and those with diverse experiences. Submission Guidelines To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment, upload documents as required at the time of application submission. After submission, changes may not be made. Required documents should be attached in the "My Experience" section and a maximum of five documents may be attached. If more than five documents are required, combine them into a single attachment. Application Link: Required Attachments Cover letter Curriculum vitae Job market paper Name and contact for three references Teaching evaluations Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts Background Check Requirements Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Responsibilities and Qualifications While we welcome applicants with research interests across all areas of finance, our current and anticipated instructional needs are concentrated in Fintech and Investments. We expect to hire one or both positions in either of these domains. Candidates should be prepared to teach in these areas while pursuing a research agenda aligned with their expertise. All candidates, regardless of specialization, are expected to: Exhibit enthusiasm for student engagement, including mentoring, advising, and involvement in student organizations. Maintain an active and impactful research agenda that meets Scholarly Academic (SA) status under AACSB guidelines. Contribute to departmental, college, and university service, including curriculum development, committee participation, and community outreach. Teach a standard course load of three classes per semester with high-quality instruction and meaningful student engagement. Ideal Teaching Areas Fintech area: Demonstrate teaching excellence in Fintech-related courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. Expertise in blockchain technologies, Python programming, PayTech innovations, and marketplace lending among others. Integrate real-world applications, case studies, and emerging technologies into the classroom. Stay current with Fintech industry trends and regulatory developments. Investments and fund management area: Teach advanced investment courses with emphasis on derivatives, risk management, and portfolio theory. Demonstrate ability to manage the Student Investment Fund and supervise real-time investment decisions. Experience with fund oversight, trading simulations, or investment competitions (preferred but not required). Support CFA program affiliation and contribute to departmental initiatives to engage with CFA programs and competitions. Required Qualifications A Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution (ABD candidates considered with expected completion by August 2026). Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student engagement. Preferred Qualifications Professional certifications such as CFA, Blockchain Certification, or FRM. Experience integrating technology and analytics into finance education, including AI, data visualization, and financial modeling tools. Proficiency with Python, Power BI, or Tableau, with evidence of instructional use in student projects or assignments. #J-18808-Ljbffr