Assistant Teaching Professor, Communication (Digital Media)

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Position Details

The Department of Communication within the College of Arts and Letters at The University of Tampa seeks candidates for a full-time non-tenure track teaching professor position to deliver creative digital media courses with opportunities for promotion. The position is to begin August 15 2026.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized comprehensive residentially-based private institution of more than 11000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River adjacent to Tampas 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.

Teaching load is 4 courses (16 credit hours) per semester over two 15-week semesters per academic year. A graduate degree related to Communication is required with terminal degree preferred.

The Communication Department
The Department of Communication includes four vibrant majors and participates in delivering two interdisciplinary M.A. programs. Undergraduate programs include Advertising & Public Relations (ADPR); Communication and Media Studies (CMS) Journalism (JOU) and Speech and Communication Studies (CSS). Graduate programs include the M.A. in Professional Communication (MAPC) and M.A. in Social and Emerging Media (MASEM).

The Position:
The ideal faculty member will be able to teach foundations in creative digital media in the undergraduate curriculum in areas such as fundamentals of 2D design and production short-form video for social media and web design including file management. Qualified candidates will understand strategic use of digital media and have experience in media design and production that includes knowledge of aesthetic principles; skills in a range of Adobe Creative Cloud programs and foundational web-building technologies; and insight into visual culture and representation of diverse subjects. We welcome applicants with experience and enthusiasm for teaching creative digital media to students with diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching maintain relevancy in their field and participate in academic advising. Past professional experience is preferred. Knowledge of ACEJMC Accreditation is a plus.

The faculty member will join a collegial faculty group in a thriving department that balances theory and practice and delivers personalized mentorship to motivated students in small classroom settings. Many faculty engage students in work for nonprofit organizations craft experiential learning opportunities and initiate interdisciplinary collaborations. They may also opt to engage in travel-abroad opportunities with students.

Responsibilities:
The faculty member will teach four (4) courses per 15-week semester advise students engage in service as defined in the Faculty Handbook and maintain professional creative and/or scholarly practice.
Interested candidates should possess a graduate degree related to the field by December 1 2025.

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
3. Link to portfolio website
4. Contact information for three references

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 masters 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 fora faculty appointment with The University of Tampa please be sure touploaddocumentsas required for thisposition at time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted no changes may be made. Required documentsshould be submittedin 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.