Instructor/Professional Assistant Professor, English
About The Position
The Department of English at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track faculty position beginning Spring 2027. The appointment may be made at the rank of Instructor or Professional Assistant Professor in English, depending on the candidate’s qualifications, expertise, and professional experience. Teaching assignments will include a 5/5 course load, primarily consisting of first-year writing courses. Assignments may include upper-division undergraduate courses according to the candidate’s specialization. Teaching may be delivered face to face and online. The selected candidate will participate in service at the departmental, college, and university levels. Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi is a Hispanic- and Minority-Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution and part of the Texas A&M System. The university describes its heritage as one of teaching excellence, research innovation, and community engagement. Its campus is located on an island on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Requirements
- For appointment at Instructor rank: Master of Arts degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related field.
- For appointment at Instructor rank: Record of quality teaching in first-year writing.
- For appointment at Professional Assistant Professor rank: Terminal degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related field.
- For appointment at Professional Assistant Professor rank: Record of quality teaching in first-year writing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching corequisite models for developmental writing and reading.
- Experience teaching and advising first-generation students and historically underserved communities.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering student engagement, academic achievement, and success among students with a range of academic backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Teach a 5/5 course load, primarily consisting of first-year writing courses.
- Teach upper-division undergraduate courses as appropriate to the candidate’s specialization.
- Deliver courses face to face and online, as assigned.
- Participate in service at the departmental, college, and university levels.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
