Visiting Assistant Professor, English

Visiting Assistant Professor Position

The 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.

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.

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae

Review of applications will begin immediately.

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.

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.

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