Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of 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

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.