Assistant Professor, Composition

utampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tampa invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Composition to begin in August 2027. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D.

in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or a related field and have experience teaching in undergraduate writing programs. Leadership in writing program administration is preferred, and candidates should show promise of scholarly achievement in areas such as writing assessment, multimodal composition, online pedagogy, and writing

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or related field.
• Experience teaching in undergraduate writing programs.
• Leadership experience in writing program administration preferred.
• Interest in developing curricula for Academic Writing (AWR) and Spartan Studies general education programs.
• Scholarship in writing program administration or composition pedagogy desirable.
• Teaching load of 6 courses per year, mainly in AWR; opportunities to teach core English and Spartan Studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate writing courses (AWR) and related composition courses.
• Serve in rotating WPA role after tenure.
• Contribute to curriculum development for AWR and Spartan Studies.
• Engage in scholarly activity in writing theory, assessment, or pedagogy.

Skills

Undergraduate writing

Program administration

Curriculum development

Scholarly research

Multimodal writing

Education

PhD in Rhetoric & Composition

Job description

Position Details

The Department of English and Writing at the University of Tampa invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Composition to begin in August 2027.

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. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 25 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT 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.

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or a related field and have experience teaching in undergraduate writing programs. Leadership experience in writing program administration is preferred, as the candidate will be expected to step into our rotating WPA role following tenure. Competitive candidates should demonstrate an interest in developing curricula for both our Academic Writing (AWR) and general education (Spartan Studies) programs.

Candidates must show promise of scholarly achievement commensurate with a tenure-track appointment. Published scholarship on writing program administration or composition pedagogy is desirable, and we welcome advanced candidates with active research agendas in areas including but not limited to: writing assessment, multimodal composition, online pedagogy, writing center theory and practice, or multilingual writing. The teaching load for this position is 6 courses per year, primarily in AWR with opportunities to teach in our English and Writing core and the Spartan Studies general-education curriculum.

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 and 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 engage 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.