Lecturer of First Year Composition

Texas A&M University System • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Texas A&M University–San Antonio seeks two full-time, non-tenure-track English Composition lecturers beginning in Spring 2027. The positions have a base 5/5 teaching load and involve teaching First-Year Composition courses to a student body that includes many non-traditional and first-generation students. Successful candidates will teach composition courses, including technical writing, and use instructional technologies such as learning management systems and digital portfolios. Summer teaching assignments may be available but are not guaranteed. Candidates with specialties in digital writing, user experience/user interface, technical or business writing, and digital humanities are of particular interest. Lecturers may also be asked to teach upper-division courses in the English program’s Writing, Media, and Culture track.

Positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent on verification of credentials and other information required by the institution, including completion of the criminal history check.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in English or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• At least 18 graduate hours in English.
• At least one year of college or university teaching experience.
• Experience teaching composition, particularly technical writing or professional writing.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Technical Communication, Technical Writing, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience teaching digital writing, user experience/user interface, technical or business writing, and digital humanities.

Responsibilities

• Teach First-Year Composition courses.
• Teach composition courses, including technical writing.
• Work with instructional technologies, such as learning management systems and digital portfolios.
• May teach upper-division courses in the English program’s Writing, Media, and Culture track.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level