Assistant/Associate Professor of English

Texas A&M University System • Canyon, TX

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About The Position

West Texas A&M University, a member of The Texas A&M University System, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Creative Writing or English with a specialization in Creative Writing. This is a 9-month, tenure track position that reports to the Head of the Department of English, Philosophy, and Modern Languages. WTAMU is seeking an innovative and dynamic educator and creative writer to enhance a recognized teaching, writing, and creative writing minor.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Creative Writing or English with a specialization in Creative Writing.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service.
• Commitment to an interdisciplinary team approach to education and research.
• Leadership skills, effective interpersonal communication, self-motivation, and the ability to thrive in a student-centered environment are essential qualities expected.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred subfields considered include 18th century transatlantic literature, 18th century British literature, composition and rhetoric, and foreign language.

Responsibilities

• Teach a minimum of 9 hours per long semester in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and/or screenwriting including core curriculum writing using face-to-face and/or online formats.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Active participation in departmental, university, and community committees/activities.
• Participate in departmental recruiting efforts to grow the English program.
• Maintain an active research and publication practice.

Benefits

• Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees.
• The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour.
• Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System.
• Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree