Assistant Professor of English (Fiction, Creative Writing)
About The Position
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at Texas A&M University-Victoria is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in English. We seek a student-centered teacher and active writer/scholar who is enthusiastic about teaching undergraduates in a small, supportive English program. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in a small but vigorous English program, including fiction workshops, composition, and other courses aligned with program needs and the candidate’s expertise. Depending on program needs and qualifications, the candidate may also have opportunities to teach literature courses and/or contribute to the MFA program. The candidate will hold regular office hours; provide student-centered instruction and support for undergraduate writers; participate in course and program development; maintain an active agenda of scholarly, creative, and/or professional activity; perform appropriate college and professional service; and work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff. 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 2026.
Requirements
- A doctoral degree or MFA (by August 15, 2026) in English, creative writing, or a related field.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
- Evidence of scholarly, creative, and and professional activities.
- Willingness to teach service courses offered by the English faculty as needed, including composition and professional writing.
Nice To Haves
- Specializing in fiction.
- Additional experience in creative nonfiction, narrative genres, American literature, multi-ethnic literature, professional writing, or online teaching.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate writers.
- Experience supporting first-generation students.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses in a small but vigorous English program, including fiction workshops, composition, and other courses aligned with program needs and the candidate’s expertise.
- Teach literature courses and/or contribute to the MFA program (depending on program needs and qualifications).
- Hold regular office hours.
- Provide student-centered instruction and support for undergraduate writers.
- Participate in course and program development.
- Maintain an active agenda of scholarly, creative, and/or professional activity.
- Perform appropriate college and professional service.
- Work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff.
Benefits
- Starting salary for this position is $5,083.33 monthly and is negotiable depending on education and experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
