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The Department of Political Science and International Studies at The University of Tampa invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position. We are seeking a candidate who can teach sections in at least one of the following: Introduction to American Politics, Introduction to Comparative Politics, or Introduction to International Relations. 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.
Successful candidates will demonstrate their commitment to teaching students in a liberal arts setting. We prefer candidates who have already obtained their Ph.D., though we will consider candidates very near to completion of the Ph.D. The successful applicant’s contract will begin in Fall 2024. The contract is for the 2024-2025 academic year, with no guarantee of renewal thereafter.
Review of applications begins 26 February 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially based private institution of 11,047 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, a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 25 consecutive years of enrollment growth, UT boasts over 300 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and most of the world’s countries, and a “Top Tier” ranking in U.S. News and World Report .
Required Attachments
All required documents listed below should be uploaded to the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page of the application before continuing through the application.
1. Letter of interest
2. Curriculum vitae
3. One-page teaching statement
4. Samples of recent teaching evaluations
Additional Information
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, and 19 master’s 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 https://www.ut.edu/academics/college-of-social-sciences-mathematics-and-education.
The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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 submit/upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. 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.
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