University of Tampa is hiring : Assistant Professor, English And Writing in Tampa

Overview

Assistant Professor, English And Writing at the University of Tampa. The Department of English and Writing invites applications for a tenure-track Advanced Assistant Professor in Composition to begin in August 2026.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, private institution with more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located on a 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, near downtown Tampa. UTampa has a diverse student body, extensive student organizations, and a range of programs and facilities described in the original posting.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate writing and related courses, with a teaching load of 6 courses per year.
• Primarily teach in Academic Writing and contribute to the Spartan Studies general education curriculum.
• Possess or develop leadership experience in writing program administration; expected to assume the rotating WPA role after tenure.
• Develop curricula for Academic Writing (AWR) and general education programs.
• Engage in scholarly activity and establish a research agenda in areas such as writing assessment, composition technologies, online pedagogy, writing center theory and practice, or multilingual writing.

Qualifications

Required Attachments

Application and Review

Letters of recommendation may be requested at a later time. Review of applications will begin November 3, 2025. For full consideration, upload all required documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the My Experience page of the application before continuing.

About The University

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. It offers a broad range of majors and programs, including 18 master’s programs and 3 professional doctoral programs. The College of Arts and Letters houses multiple departments and facilities that support teaching, scholarship, and creative work.

Equal Opportunity

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 values a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff and encourages applications from underrepresented groups and those with diverse academic experiences.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration, upload documents as required for this position at the time of application submission. After submission, changes may not be made. A maximum of five documents may be attached; if more than five are required, combine additional documents into a single attachment to proceed.

Background Check

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

To apply, visit the university Workday posting for the Assistant Professor, English and Writing position.

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