What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Lecturer I, First-Year Studies position at University of Tampa?
Position Details
The University of Tampa invites applications for a First-Year Studies Visiting Lecturer I. This position is for the 2025 – 2026 academic year only. First-Year Studies is a key part of The University of Tampa’s general education program overseen by the Center for Teaching and Learning. We seek an individual who is prepared to make an enthusiastic contribution to helping first-time college and transfer students make a successful transition into the University community. This person helps first-year and transfer students discover learning opportunities and engage in educational experiences that will enhance the academic skills and social connections necessary for success.
The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 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 300 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, Math and Education and 19 master's programs.
The position reports to the Associate Dean, Center for Teaching and Learning. Teaching expectations include eight sections of the year-long First-Year Seminar course, two sections of the Transfer Seminar course each semester, and two sections of the Career Readiness online course each semester. Service to the first-year program and/or Center for Teaching and Learning is appreciated, but not required.
Qualifications
The qualified applicant will hold a masters or doctoral level degree. Previous teaching experience with first-year students and/or first-year experience programs is preferred. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Review of applications will begin immediately.
Required Attachments
Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.
1. Resume
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.
