Assistant or Associate Professor Tenure-Track English & Writing Program Administrator

Texas A&M University System • Stephenville, TX

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About The Position

The Department of English and Languages, housed in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts, is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor of English and Writing Program Administrator. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant department dedicated to fostering excellence in language education, cultural studies, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This is a 12-month tenure-track position located on Tarleton’s main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be required to teach at other campuses or online at the institution’s discretion. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, maintain an impactful research program, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, actively engage in mentoring and guiding doctoral students through their academic and research endeavors, foster a supportive and enriching environment within our PhD program, and participate in the necessary operation of the institution.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in English or a related field from an accredited university, with a specialization in Writing Studies.
• 2 or more years’ experience with administering a first-year writing program or a writing center.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction.
• Ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership for the First-Year Writing (FYW) Program and the Writing Intensive Program.
• Collaborate with the Tarleton Today Coordinator and faculty to oversee the Tarleton Today dual enrollment program, including publishing its assessment results.
• Lead monthly meetings to address shared concerns, provide pedagogical guidance, and standardize appropriate assignment types for ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302.
• Monitor national trends, research, and policies in writing studies; recommend related programmatic updates to the Department of English and Languages.
• Partner with the FYW Coordinator to mentor and evaluate new and adjunct writing faculty.
• Coordinate and deliver professional development, including online and face-to-face faculty workshops.
• Support the development of ENGL 1301 and 1302 curricula to include writing for non-academic audiences and contexts.
• Explore and define the role of AI in writing instruction.
• Coordinate with the FYW Coordinator to conduct and document assessment of writing courses each long semester.
• Prepare and present an annual program assessment report addressing student success and retention in writing courses.
• Oversee hiring of new writing faculty to meet enrollment needs.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
• Maintain an active agenda for research, scholarship, or creative activity appropriate to the applicant’s academic discipline.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors.
• Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

What This Job Offers

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