Assistant Professor, Accounting

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Position Details

The University of Tampa’s Sykes College of Business invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting position, with an anticipated start date of August 2026. Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of background and credential verification.

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.

Position Responsibilities

We are seeking candidates who:

• Demonstrate a genuine passion for teaching in the areas of accounting and analytics, with a particular interest in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.

• Exhibit enthusiasm for mentoring and engaging with students both inside and outside the classroom.

• Maintain an active research agenda.

• Contribute proactively to departmental, college, and university service, including engagement with the local accounting profession and community.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate degree from an AACSB-accredited institution, preferably with a concentration in accounting or information systems. ABD candidates will be considered with the expectation that the degree will be completed by August 2026.

• A minimum of 2–3 years of professional experience in public accounting or industry.

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student engagement that exceeds basic instructional responsibilities.

• Experience with integrating information technology, analytics, and artificial intelligence into teaching and learning in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional accounting certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, etc.).

• Certification or substantial experience in using at least one emerging technology (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence), including evidence of instructional integration such as student projects or assignments.

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. Name and Contact for References,

4. Teaching Evals #1 & #2

5. Copy of Graduate Transcripts 

The Sykes College of Business is AACSB accredited, employs over 100 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 the Institute for Sales Excellence. The College of Business is recognized as a “Top Tier” institution by U.S. News and World Report, and, for the for the fourth consecutive year, the full-time MBA program has been named to Bloomberg Businessweek's ranking of the best U.S. business schools of 2023-24.

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 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.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to 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. 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.

Background Check Requirements

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