Visiting Assistant Professor of English and Writing
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 Visiting Assistant Professor in technical writing and editing to begin in August 2026. This position is annual with potential for renewal. The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students, situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district. The University boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and a "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report. The role involves teaching both introductory courses in technical and academic writing and upper-level courses in related areas such as technical editing, visual rhetoric, user experience (UX) design, medical/science writing, gender and/or race and technology, technology-enhanced writing, or accessibility. Special topics courses in the applicant’s area of specialty would be welcome within the Professional and Technical Writing concentration of the Writing major. The new hire will teach three courses per semester with half of the course load in technical writing and half in academic writing. The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, with a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) is home to eight collaborative and innovative academic departments and 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.
Requirements
- Capable of teaching both introductory courses in technical and academic writing and upper-level courses in a related area, such as technical editing, visual rhetoric, user experience (UX) design, medical/science writing, gender and/or race and technology, technology-enhanced writing, or accessibility
- Experienced and successful teacher in both technical and academic writing areas
- Cover letter
- Current curriculum vitae
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in industry, government, or non-profits
- Ability to teach special topics courses in the applicant’s area of specialty within the Professional and Technical Writing concentration of the Writing major
Responsibilities
- Teach three courses per semester with half of the course load in technical writing and half in academic writing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
