Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi Looking for Visiting Assistant Professor, English Full Time

Job Title
Visiting Assistant Professor, English

Agency
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

Department
College Of Liberal Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description

The English/Writing Studies faculty at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor of English in Technical and Professional Writing beginning in fall 2023. We seek a colleague who can teach general TPW courses, along with first-year writing and upper-level courses in digital writing, writing for social media, and/or intercultural writing. Teaching expectations include a 4-4 course load comprised of first-year writing and upper-division TPW courses. These courses may include introductory technical and professional writing courses as well as courses in digital writing, writing for social media, and/or intercultural writing.

As a Hispanic Service Institution (HSI), we are seeking candidates who can help participate in programs and curricula responsive to our department’s institutional and regional context. The strongest candidates will demonstrate an interest in contributing to the university’s regionally focused interdisciplinary environment, working with undergraduate students in the context of our rich, local and institutional history.

The Department of English at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi offers English majors a choice in either a Literary or Writing Studies emphasis, secondary English certification, Writing for Non-Profits and TESOL certificates, and Creative Writing Minor, Literary Studies Minor, and Technical and Professional Writing Minor. The graduate program provides an interdisciplinary educational experience with advanced study in Literary Studies, Writing Studies, and Applied Linguistics.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. The only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Technical Communication, Writing Studies, English, or the equivalent. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
• Teaching experience in technical/professional writing.
• Teaching experience in first-year writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated evidence of an ability to teach in a range of modalities (face to face, asynchronous online, hybrid, synchronous online).
• Experience teaching digital or intercultural writing.
• Demonstrated evidence of culturally responsive pedagogy.

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

1. A letter of interest addressing qualifications listed, including teaching philosophy

2. A current curriculum vitae and copies of unofficial transcripts for graduate coursework

3. Contact information for three references.

Please address the application packet to the Search Committee. Advancing candidates may be asked to provide additional material, such as a research statement and writing samples. Questions or concerns about the application package can be directed to the English Department administrator Ms. Saja Carpenter at [email protected].

The position will remain open until a finalist has been selected. Applicants are encouraged to apply by Friday, July 14, 2023.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TX/Visiting-Assistant-Professor–English_R-063351-1

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