Visiting Assistant Professor, English
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Visiting Assistant Professor, English
Tampa
Position DetailsThe Department of English and Writing within the College of Arts and Letters at the University of Tampa invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position to teach courses in Academic 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.
We seek applicants capable of teaching AWR 101:
Writing and Inquiry and AWR 201:
Writing and Research, our first- and second-year courses that teach critical reading, writing, and research skills. 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 will be 28 credit hours per year in academic writing, typically consisting of seven four-hour courses. In addition to teaching duties, successful candidates will contribute to the Academic Writing Program by participating in curricular initiatives, taking part in committee work, and developing collegial exchanges with peers.
Successful candidates will have college- or university-level experience teaching academic writing and demonstrated scholarly/professional activity.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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 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.
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