Assistant Teaching Professor, Communication (Digital Media)

University of Tampa • Tampa, FL

90d

About The Position

The Department of Communication within the College of Arts and Letters at The University of Tampa seeks candidates for a full-time, non-tenure track teaching professor position, to deliver creative digital media courses, with opportunities for promotion. The position is 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 4 courses (16 credit hours) per semester over two 15-week semesters per academic year.

Requirements

• Graduate degree related to Communication required
• Terminal degree preferred
• Experience in media design and production
• Knowledge of aesthetic principles
• Skills in a range of Adobe Creative Cloud programs
• Foundational web-building technologies knowledge
• Insight into visual culture and representation of diverse subjects
• Demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching
• Maintain relevancy in their field

Nice To Haves

• Past professional experience preferred
• Knowledge of ACEJMC Accreditation is a plus

Responsibilities

• Teach four (4) courses per 15-week semester
• Advise students
• Engage in service as defined in the Faculty Handbook
• Maintain professional creative and/or scholarly practice

Benefits

• Challenging and high-quality educational experiences
• Strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts
• Commitment to internationalization
• Access to cutting-edge facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree