Assistant Teaching Professor, English (Academic Writing)

Assistant Teaching Professor, English (Academic Writing)

R0009958

Tampa

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Position Details

The Department of English and Writing within the College of Arts and Letters at the University of Tampa is pleased to invite applications for a full-time and continuing position as Assistant Teaching Professor of English and Writing, to begin in August 2026.

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.

Our vibrant and growing Academic Writing (AWR) Program welcomes applicants with experience and enthusiasm for teaching academic writing to students with diverse backgrounds. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated teacher with a demonstrable commitment to academic writing and writing pedagogy. The on-campus, in-person teaching load consists of seven four-hour courses in academic writing per year. In addition to teaching duties, successful candidates will contribute to the Academic Writing Program by participating in curricular initiatives and taking part in committee work. Candidates may also have the opportunity to serve as Assistant Director of the Academic Writing Program.

Successful candidates will have a terminal degree in English or related field, college- or university-level experience teaching academic writing and demonstrated scholarly / professional activity.

Required Attachments :

All required documents listed below should be uploaded the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

1. Cover letter detailing teaching experience and scholarly interests

2. A current curriculum vitae

3. A scholarly writing sample

Review of applications will begin October 27th.

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 College of Arts and Letters (CAL) is a place where theory meets practice and expression meets experience. Guided by faculty who are talented artists and distinguished scholars, students come to CAL to study everything from fleeting snaps to enduring works of classic literature. The College is home to eight collaborative and innovative academic departments : Art and Design, Communication, English and Writing, Film, Animation and New Media, Languages and Linguistics, Music, Philosophy and Religion, and Theatre and Dance.

As a community of scholars and artists, the College of Arts and Letters engages in cutting-edge creative work, technological innovation, critical scholarly practice, and dialogue with diverse communities. Faculty and students across CAL work with emerging technologies in cutting-edge facilities including the stunning new Ferman Center for the Arts, the Bailey Art Studios and FabLAB, the historic Falk Theatre, the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values, and the Cass media production facilities.

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.

To apply, visit https : / / utampa.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com / en-US / Faculty / job / Tampa / Assistant-Teaching-Professor English Academic-Writing-_R0009958-1 .

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