Assistant Professor, Communication

The University of Tampa • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Department of Communication within the College of Arts and Letters at the University of Tampa seeks a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Communication to begin August 15, 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. Teaching load is 3 courses (12 credit hours) per semester over two 15-week semesters per academic year.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Communication or a related field (terminal degree earned by August 15, 2026).
• Strong background in strategic communication.
• Knowledge in the fields of advertising and public relations.
• Expertise in areas such as science communication or a related area within strategic communication.
• Past teaching experience and professional experience are preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in innovative pedagogies.
• Creative research agendas and traditions of scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses across the Advertising and Public Relations program, including but not limited to Communication Media Ethics, Strategic Social Media, and Research Methods.
• Update existing courses and propose new ones when needed.
• Demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Maintain an active record of scholarship.
• Participate in academic advising.
• Engage in service to the department, college, university, and broader community.

Benefits

• Challenging and high-quality educational experiences.
• Commitment to internationalization.
• Access to cutting-edge facilities and technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree