Assistant Teaching Professor, Communication

Position Details

The Department of Communication within the College of Arts & Letters at The University of Tampa seeks a dynamic candidate with diverse teaching expertise as a full time Assistant Teaching Professor beginning August 15, 2026.

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. UTampa reflects this vibrancy; with 30 consecutive years of enrollment growth UTampa boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in News and World Report.

The teaching load is 4 courses (16 credit hours) per semester over two 15-week semesters per academic year. The ideal candidate is an excellent teacher who holds a or terminal degree with teaching / research interests primarily in Communication & Speech Studies and Professional Communication. This line is a full-time, non-tenure track position eligible for promotion.

The faculty member will primarily teach the basic courses within the undergraduate degree in Communication & Speech Studies, which includes SPE 208 (Speech for Business and the Professions) and SPE 200 (Oral Communication). The faculty member will also have the potential to teach upper division undergraduate courses in the Communication and Speech Studies program and in the graduate program in Professional Communication (MAPC). Instructional faculty are teacher-scholars informed by their area of study when teaching and mentoring students. The ideal candidate will possess a commitment to excellence in teaching and have proven experience engaging students in learning-by-doing, on-campus engagement, scholarship, and conference activity.

This colleague will be joining faculty in the Communication and Speech Studies program, which is one of four programs within the Department of Communication in the College of Arts and Letters. This new team member will be relied upon to support the growth of our flourishing program. This position is in beautiful Tampa, Florida. The University of Tampa prioritizes face-to-face (FtF) course delivery. Salary and benefits are competitive. The committee will review applications and conduct the first round of interviews via Zoom. The final round interviews will take place on campus.

Required Attachments :

All required documents listed below should be uploaded the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

1. Cover letter

2. Current curriculum vitae

Finalists will be asked to provide additional documents such as teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, graduate transcripts, and professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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, 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 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.

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.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. Note : A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required, please combine the additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process.

Background Check Requirements

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