Assistant Professor, Composition

1000scholars; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tampa invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Composition to begin in August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate writing courses and contribute to our Academic Writing and Spartan Studies curricula.

Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or related field is required; leadership in writing program administration is preferred. The teaching load is six courses per year, with opportunities for scholarly activity and service.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or related field.
• Experience teaching undergraduate writing programs.
• Leadership experience in writing program administration preferred.
• Interest in developing curricula for Academic Writing (AWR) and Spartan Studies programs.
• Scholarly agenda in areas such as writing assessment, multimodal composition, online pedagogy, or multilingual writing.

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses per year, primarily in Academic Writing and related core courses.
• Contribute to Spartan Studies curriculum and other English/Writing offerings.
• Engage in scholarly activity and service, including potential WPA duties.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition

Job description

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, residentially based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. UT is situated on a 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's central business district. UT boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and over 100 countries, and a "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 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. We welcome advanced candidates with active research agendas in areas including writing assessment, multimodal composition, online pedagogy, writing center theory and practice, or multilingual writing. The teaching load is 6 courses per year, primarily in AWR with opportunities to teach in our English and Writing core and Spartan Studies curriculum.

Applications should include a cover letter, CV, and a writing sample of no more than twenty-five pages. Applications received by October15th will receive prioritized consideration.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity. We invite applications from underrepresented groups and those with academic experiences with diverse populations.