Assistant Professor - English (Technical, Professional Writing)
About The Position
Texas A & M-Victoria seeks one full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English (Technical, Professional Writing) with a start date of August 2027. The Department of Humanities at Texas A & M-Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track position in English. Qualified applicants must have a doctoral degree by August 15, 2027 in English, technical writing, or a related field; demonstrate excellence in teaching; provide evidence of scholarly, creative, and professional activities; and be willing to teach service courses offered by the English faculty as needed, including composition and professional writing. Other classes would be assigned in accordance with department needs and the new hire’s teaching interests. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in a small but vigorous English program, including professional writing, composition, and other courses aligned with program needs and the candidate’s expertise. The candidate will hold regular office hours on campus; provide student-centered instruction and support for undergraduate writers; participate in course and program development; maintain an active agenda of scholarly and professional activity; perform appropriate college and service; and work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff. The candidate will also be required to maintain a consistent campus presence. The appointment is a nine-month position. The assigned teaching load for the academic year is 24 hours (4/4). The successful candidate will begin employment in Fall 2027.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree by August 15, 2027 in English, technical writing, or a related field.
- Demonstrate excellence in teaching.
- Provide evidence of scholarly, creative, and professional activities.
- Willingness to teach service courses offered by the English faculty as needed, including composition and professional writing.
- Willingness to teach other classes assigned in accordance with department needs and the new hire’s teaching interests.
Nice To Haves
- Specializing in technical and/or professional writing.
- Additional experience in digital writing, social media writing, and professional editing.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate writers.
- Experience supporting first-generation students.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses in professional writing, composition, and other courses aligned with program needs and the candidate’s expertise.
- Hold regular office hours on campus.
- Provide student-centered instruction and support for undergraduate writers.
- Participate in course and program development.
- Maintain an active agenda of scholarly and professional activity.
- Perform appropriate college and service duties.
- Work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff.
- Maintain a consistent campus presence.
- Teach service courses offered by the English faculty as needed, including composition and professional writing.
- Teach other classes assigned in accordance with department needs and the new hire’s teaching interests.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
