Visiting Assistant Professor, Communication

University of Tampa • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Department of Communication within the College of Arts and Letters at University of Tampa invites applications for a one-semester appointment as a Visiting Assistant Professor in Communication and Media Studies beginning in January 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 12 semester hours (3 four-credit classes) in a 15-week semester. Teaching assignments will include 2 sections of World Cinema and a section of Film Directors. Candidate should have a MA or terminal degree such as a Ph.D. in communication, media studies, film studies, or a related field. The ideal candidate will bring both practical experience and critical perspectives to the classroom and have experience teaching film studies. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications submitted by Jan. 3, 2026 will be given first priority but the searches will remain open until filled. The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education, 18 master's programs, and 3 professional doctoral programs. The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) is a place where theory meets practice and expression meets experience. Guided by faculty who are talented artists and distinguished scholars, students come to CAL to study everything from fleeting snaps to enduring works of classic literature. The College is home to eight collaborative and innovative academic departments: Art and Design, Communication, English and Writing, Film, Animation and New Media, Languages and Linguistics, Music, Philosophy and Religion, and Theatre and Dance. As a community of scholars and artists, the College of Arts and Letters engages in cutting-edge creative work, technological innovation, critical scholarly practice, and dialogue with diverse communities. Faculty and students across CAL work with emerging technologies in cutting-edge facilities including the stunning new Ferman Center for the Arts, the Bailey Art Studios and FabLAB, the historic Falk Theatre, the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values, and the Cass media production facilities. 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.

Requirements

• Candidate should have a MA or terminal degree such as a Ph.D. in communication, media studies, film studies, or a related field.
• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate will bring both practical experience and critical perspectives to the classroom and have experience teaching film studies.

Responsibilities

• Teaching load is 12 semester hours (3 four-credit classes) in a 15-week semester.
• Teaching assignments will include 2 sections of World Cinema and a section of Film Directors.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees