[ATTW-L] Job Posting: VAP in Technical Writing/Editing at UTampa

[David Reamer]

Hi all! The University of Tampa is hiring a Visiting Assistant Professor specializing in technical writing and editing, beginning in fall 2024. This is a one-year appointment with potential for renewal while a tenure-line faculty member is serving an administrative role at the university. Teaching load is 3/3, with half of the courses in technical writing and half in academic writing. UT is a medium-sized private university (and as such, not subject to Florida's curricular restrictions) in a thriving city, and pay for these positions tends to be pretty competitive. Apply here<https://utampa.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Faculty/details/Visiting-Assistant-Professor--English-and-Writing_R0008268-1>; position details below.



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David Reamer, PhD
Associate Professor of English and Writing
The University of Tampa



Position Details



The Department of English and Writing within the College of Arts and Letters at The University of Tampa invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in technical writing and editing. This is a one-year position with potential for renewal.



The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 10,000 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.  UT reflects this vibrancy; with 24 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.



We seek applicants capable of teaching both introductory courses in technical and academic writing and upper-level courses in a related area, such as technical editing, visual rhetoric, user experience (UX) design, medical/science writing, gender and/or race and technology, technology-enhanced writing, or accessibility. Special topics courses in the applicant’s area of specialty would be welcome within the Professional and Technical Writing concentration of our Writing major. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.



The new hire will teach three courses per semester with half of the course load in professional writing and half in academic writing. The successful candidate will be an experienced and successful teacher in both areas. Previous experience in industry, government, or non-profits is welcome.



Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2023.



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.    Teaching Philosophy



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 and 14 master's 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 140-character tweets 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.



Apply at https://utampa.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Faculty/details/Visiting-Assistant-Professor--English-and-Writing_R0008268-1



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