Assistant/Associate Professor of English

West Texas A&M University • Canyon, TX

3h

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

• The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities.
• Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year.

What This Job Offers

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