Assistant Teaching Professor Or Lecturer Of Entrepreneurship

Overview

Assistant Teaching Professor or Lecturer - Entrepreneurship. The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship in the Sykes College of Business at The University of Tampa seeks candidates 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, an MS in entrepreneurship, and an MBA concentration in entrepreneurship. Sykes College of Business was recognized in the Bloomberg Business week Best Business School  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, a 25,000+ square foot space designed to encourage experiential entrepreneurship education. Among other awards, the Center was named a NASDAQ Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence and houses the national headquarters of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO). Co-curricular activities include the CREATE business plan competition and boot-camp, the Spartan Accelerator, the UT Entrepreneurs Club, the Spartan Incubator and more.

• A doctorate from an AACSB university is preferred; 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.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy
• Sample syllabi
• Teaching evaluations
• Copy of official graduate degree transcript
• Contacts for three external professional references

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution with more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is on a 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's central business district. UTampa has 30 consecutive years of enrollment growth, 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and a "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. It has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, internationalization, and experiential learning with multiple programs across colleges.

The Sykes College of Business is AACSB accredited, employs over 110 full-time faculty members, and includes centers and 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 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.

To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

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A maximum of five documents may be attached to your application. If more than five documents are required, please combine the additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process.

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.

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