Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Critical Race and Ethnic Studies

The Department of English and Writing within the College of Arts and Letters at The University of Tampa invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in critical race and ethnic studies, to begin in August 2022.

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.

We are particularly interested in scholars of African American studies, Latinx studies, or colonialism. Research and teaching specializations that might complement existing departmental strengths include gender and sexuality, Black literature, Cuban American literature, and the study of global nationalisms and empire. Our recently redesigned major in English includes courses in identity and difference, revolutions and rebellions, and cultural studies; the new hire will have the opportunity to design course content in these areas and others, and to shape curricular development in the major.

The new hire will be expected to teach 24 credits each year, typically divided into three courses per semester. The course load will be evenly split between English and Academic Writing. The successful candidate must show promise of scholarly achievement and a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level both in literature and academic writing. Teaching responsibilities in English will include courses at all levels.

Applicants should apply online at The University of Tampa website: (https://utampa.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Faculty) and be prepared to attach a cover letter, CV, and a writing sample of no more than 25 pages.

A Ph.D. will be required by the time of appointment. Review of applications will begin on November 20.

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/affirmative action 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.