Assistant Professor, Strategic Communication
Position Details
The Department of Communication in the College of Arts and Letters at the University of Tampa seeks a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor to begin August 15, 2027. Teaching load is 3 courses (12 credit hours) per semester over two 15-week semesters per academic year.
About the University
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. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 25 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.
About the College of Arts and Letters
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 engage 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.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Communication or a related field (terminal degree earned by August 15, 2027)
- Strong background and expertise in strategic communication
- Knowledge in the fields of advertising and public relations
- Ability to teach existing courses in the program is desired
- Willingness to strengthen the curriculum by updating existing courses and proposing other courses in the future
- Past teaching experience and professional experience are preferred
Responsibilities
- Teach courses across the Advertising and Public Relations program, including but not limited to Principles of Public Relations, Principles of Advertising, Strategic Communication Research Methods, and the Capstone course for the program
- Demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching
- Maintain an active record of scholarship
- Participate in academic advising
- Engage in service to the department, college, university, and broader community
About the Advertising & Public Relations Program
The Advertising & Public Relations undergraduate program is the largest major in the Department of Communication. The program blends advertising, public relations, social media, and marketing knowledge with creative vision and cutting-edge technologies, to prepare students for professional careers and academic opportunities in strategic communication. Core courses provide foundations in social/digital media, advertising, marketing, and public relations, including skills in market research, creative strategies, media writing, multimedia design, and production. Students work individually and collaboratively with real clients to produce campaigns that engage diverse audiences and meet communication goals across a wide range of platforms. Students also explore communication ethics and critical perspectives on media and culture. Electives are chosen based on individual student interests and may include concentrations or interdisciplinary offerings.
Additional Information
We welcome innovative pedagogies and creative research agendas and traditions of scholarship.
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 18 master's programs, and 3 professional doctoral programs.