Job description
The University of Tampa (UTampa) seeks a visionary and strategic academic leader to develop, implement, and advance a comprehensive strategy for faculty success, serving as the inaugural associate provost for faculty development and success.
Since 1931, the University of Tampa has been dedicated to delivering exceptional, globally informed learning experiences. Ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre residential campus along the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa’s dynamic downtown business and medical districts, UTampa benefits from its location in a vibrant, diverse, and rapidly growing metropolitan area. The University reflects this energy through a distinguished faculty of approximately 900; a talented student body of 11,500 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students drawn from all 50 states and most of the world’s countries; a dedicated staff of 540; and top-tier rankings in U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, and The Princeton Review.
UTampa is a highly sought-after destination for students seeking a distinctive, high-quality education rooted in the liberal arts and enriched by experiential learning opportunities including internships, community engagement, and outstanding recreational offerings. Its four-college model – the College of Arts and Letters, Sykes College of Business, College of Natural and Health Sciences, and College of Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Education – has enabled UTampa to maintain its close-knit academic community while sustaining a trajectory of significant growth and institutional strength.
The associate provost will unify, elevate, and expand faculty development initiatives across UTampa, ensuring faculty have the resources, recognition, and support necessary to thrive in teaching, research, and service. This leader will oversee faculty mentoring and professional development while facilitating promotion and tenure processes, sabbaticals, and internal grants. The Center for Teaching and Learning will report to the associate provost. Key priorities include designing structured onboarding and career development pathways, amplifying faculty achievements nationally, and strengthening recruitment and retention strategies. The associate provost will play a pivotal role in shaping UTampa’s academic identity and positioning the University as a destination for outstanding scholars.
UTampa seeks a dynamic and accomplished academic leader with a record of success in faculty development and academic affairs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate visionary leadership, strategic and operational expertise, and a deep commitment to faculty excellence. Required qualifications include an earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree, scholarly achievement meriting appointment as a full professor at the University, and experience designing programs that advance teaching, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong interpersonal skills, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to foster inclusive, collaborative environments are essential. The successful candidate will bring integrity, adaptability, and a collegial spirit to this transformative role.
How to apply
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile.
WittKieffer is assisting The University of Tampa in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by March 9, 2026.
Applications, nominations, and inquiries can be directed to: Robin Mamlet, Lauren Bruce-Stets, and Tyler Workman at [email protected].
