University of Tampa
R0010320
Tampa
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Position Details
Position Details
The Department of
Political Science and International Studies at the University of Tampa invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position. The
contract begins Fall 2026 for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Responsibilities will include:
1. Teaching sections in at
least one of the following: Introduction to American Politics, Introduction to Comparative Politics, or Introduction to International
Relations.
2. The candidate should also be comfortable teaching multiple sections of our special topics general education course for
non-majors called “Politics and Society.” These courses can fall into any subfield and would reflect the candidate’s expertise and
interests. A major component of the “Politics and Society” classes will be teaching students how to write in the Political Science
discipline. The course load for the position is 4/4. There is no research expectation and service requirements are minimal.
3.
Preparing course syllabi and other course-related materials.
4. Providing meeting times for students.
5. Completing course
grading and submitting final grades online.
The successful candidate will have:
1. Commitment to teaching students in a
liberal arts setting.
2. Ph.D. preferred, though candidates very near to completion of the Ph.D. will be
considered.
Required Attachments
Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment
box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page of the application before continuing through the application.
Cover
Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Additional Information
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 U.S. News and World Report.
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,
Mathematics, and Education, 18 master’s programs, and 3 professional doctoral programs.
The College of Social Sciences, Mathematics,
and Education offers rigorous, high-quality undergraduate curricula in Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Criminology and Criminal
Justice, Data Science, Education, History, International Studies, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, and Applied Sociology.
Graduate programs include a M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, a M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, a M.Ed. in Educational
Leadership, and a M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology. Our faculty are excellent teachers and scholars who engage their students
both in and out of the classroom. Our college continually fosters relationships with governmental, not-for-profit, and community
organizations in the greater Tampa Bay region to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an internship, volunteer, or interact with
professionals working in their chosen field. Each department also offers study abroad courses that students can take for credit toward their
degree. For more information, see http://www.ut.edu/socialsciencesmathematicsandeducation/.
The faculty and administrators in CSSME,
along with professional staff across the University, will provide meaningful support for your teaching and scholarship as elements of your
personal and career development. We encourage you to grow professionally, and we support a healthy work-life integration to nurture that
growth. The vision of the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Education is “Empowering learners to make a difference.” All
candidates are expected to contribute to the diversity of our curriculum and community. We are searching for teacher-scholars who will serve
as mentors for our diverse student body, and who have a demonstrated commitment to the academic success of all students.
The
University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate based on 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.
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.
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