Visiting Assistant Professor, English

University of Tampa • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

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 one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position to teach courses in Academic Writing 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. We seek applicants capable of teaching AWR 101: Writing and Inquiry and AWR 201: Writing and Research, our first- and second-year courses that teach critical reading, writing, and research skills. Our vibrant and growing Academic Writing (AWR) Program welcomes applicants with experience and enthusiasm for teaching academic writing to students with diverse backgrounds. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated teacher with a demonstrable commitment to academic writing and writing pedagogy. The on-campus, in-person teaching load will be 28 credit hours per year in academic writing, typically consisting of seven four-hour courses. In addition to teaching duties, successful candidates will contribute to the Academic Writing Program by participating in curricular initiatives, taking part in committee work, and developing collegial exchanges with peers.

Requirements

• College- or university-level experience teaching academic writing.
• Demonstrated scholarly/professional activity.
• Ability to teach AWR 101: Writing and Inquiry and AWR 201: Writing and Research.
• Experience and enthusiasm for teaching academic writing to students with diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrable commitment to academic writing and writing pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Academic Writing (AWR 101: Writing and Inquiry and AWR 201: Writing and Research).
• Contribute to the Academic Writing Program by participating in curricular initiatives.
• Take part in committee work.
• Develop collegial exchanges with peers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed