Assistant Teaching Professor, Communication And Media Studies

Assistant Teaching Professor, Communication And Media Studies

The Department of Communication within the College of Arts and Letters at the University of Tampa seeks a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor in the Communication and Media Studies Program with knowledge of global media and experience teaching college 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.

Assistant teaching professors teach four 4-credit courses during the spring and fall semesters. The primary responsibility of this position is to teach several sections of Global Media Cultures, a core course within the university's general education Spartan Studies program staffed by faculty from the Communication and Media Studies program.

Depending on the candidate's expertise and interests, they may also be asked to occasionally teach sections of foundational courses in the major, such as Media and Society, Visual Literacy, American Cinema, and World Cinema. We seek a faculty member with a passion for undergraduate teaching, who will work to improve student writing across the major and in the UTampa Spartan Studies program.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae

A Teaching Statement, Copies of graduate degree transcripts, and contact information (name, phone numbers, and emails) for three professional references will be required at subsequent stages for finalist candidates.

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, and a practical, experiential approach to learning.

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.