Assistant Professor, English and Writing

University of Tampa • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Department of English and Writing within the College of Arts and Letters at the University of Tampa invites applications for a tenure-track Advanced Assistant Professor in Composition 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.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or a related field.
• Experience teaching in undergraduate writing programs.
• Demonstrated promise of scholarly achievement commensurate with a tenure-track appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience in writing program administration.
• Published scholarship on writing program administration or composition pedagogy.
• Active research agendas in writing assessment, composition technologies, online pedagogy, writing center theory and practice, or multilingual writing.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate writing courses primarily in Academic Writing (AWR) and general education (Spartan Studies) programs.
• Develop curricula for writing programs and general education courses.
• Engage in scholarly research and publish in relevant fields.
• Participate in departmental and university service, including potential leadership roles in writing program administration.

Benefits

• Challenging and high-quality educational experiences.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Access to cutting-edge facilities and resources.

What This Job Offers

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