Assistant Professor, Composition

The University of Tampa; 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 hold a Ph.D.

in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or a related field and have experience teaching in undergraduate writing programs. The teaching load is six courses per year, primarily in Academic Writing, with opportunities to teach in the English and Writing core and in Spartan Studies general-education curriculum.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or related field.
• Experience teaching in undergraduate writing programs.
• Leadership experience in writing program administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses per year, primarily in Academic Writing (AWR).
• Serve in core and Spartan Studies general-education curricula.
• Develop curricula for Academic Writing and general education programs.
• Pursue scholarly work in writing pedagogy or related fields.

Skills

Teaching experience

Leadership experience

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition

Writing Studies

Related field

Job description

Position Overview

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.

Role Summary

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. The teaching load for this position is six courses per year, primarily in Academic Writing (AWR) with opportunities to teach in our English and Writing core and the Spartan Studies general-education curriculum.

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.

Application Deadline

Applications received by October 15th will receive prioritized consideration.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.

About the University of Tampa

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 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 University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. It 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, Social Sciences, Math and Education, and 18 master’s programs, and 3 professional doctoral programs.

College of Arts and Letters (CAL)

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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 invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.