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Visiting Assistant Professor, Political Science and International Studies

Job in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, 33646, USA
Listing for: University of Tampa
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-13
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    University Professor, Academic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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Position Details

The Department of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Tampa invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position. The contract begins Fall 2026 for the  academic year.

Responsibilities
  • Teaching 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.
  • Preparing course syllabi and other course-related materials.
  • Providing meeting times for students.
  • Completing course grading and submitting final grades online.
  • Qualifications
  • Commitment to teaching students in a liberal arts setting.
  • Ph.D. preferred, though candidates very near to completion of the Ph.D. will be considered.
  • Required Attachments
    • Cover Letter
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Teaching Philosophy
    • Additional Information

    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. 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.

    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, 18 master's programs, and 3 professional doctoral 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.

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    The faculty and administrators in CSSME, along with professional staff across the University, will provide meaningful support for your teaching and scholarship as elements of your personal and career development. We encourage you to grow professionally, and we support a healthy work-life integration to nurture that growth. The vision of the College of…

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