"Assistant Professor, Finance"

Assistant Professor, Finance

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 (sgogineni@ut.edu) if you have any questions.

While we welcome applicants with research interests across all areas of finance, our current and anticipated instructional needs are concentrated in the areas of 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 genuine 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 meaningfully 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 expectations for high-quality instruction and meaningful student engagement across all levels.

Our ideal candidate with teaching interests in the Fintech area should:

• Demonstrate teaching excellence in Fintech-related courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Possess expertise in topics such as 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.

Our ideal candidate with teaching interests in investments and fund management should:

• Teach advanced investment courses, with emphasis on derivatives, risk management, and portfolio theory.
• Demonstrate interest and ability to manage the Student Investment Fund, guiding students through real-time investment decisions.
• Bring prior experience in fund oversight, trading simulations, or investment competitions (preferred but not required).
• Support efforts toward CFA program affiliation and contribute to departmental initiatives to increase engagement with CFA programs and competitions.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution (ABD candidates will be 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 emerging technologies like Python, Power BI, or Tableau, with evidence of instructional integration through student projects or assignments.

Required Attachments

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Job market paper
4. Name and contact for three references
5. Teaching evaluations
6. Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts