Assistant Professor and Associate Director, University Writing Center

Posting Information

Position TitleAssistant Professor and Associate Director, University Writing Center

Job Posting Number202461TTL

Job LocationSan Marcos

DepartmentEnglish

Position Description

The Department of English (https://www.english.txst.edu/) at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Rhetoric and Composition. Preferred areas of specialization include writing center administration and writing across the curriculum.

Teaching assignments may include core English courses and undergraduate and graduate courses in Rhetoric and Composition. Successful applicant is expected to demonstrate and maintain an active record of publication.

Successful applicant is expected to direct the university writing center.

Texas State University is a federally recognized Hispanic-serving institution.

This position is subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or closely related field, with degree completed at time of appointment (18 graduate hours in English).

Background and/or experience commensurate with the position and sufficient to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Rhetoric and Composition.

Demonstrated ability in scholarly research on writing, writing centers, writing across the curriculum ( WAC ), or writing in the disciplines ( WID ).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the administration of writing programs and / or writing centers.

Experience or ability to devise programming that encourages faculty to participate in WAC / WID or related activities.

Experience teaching and mentoring first-generation and/or non-traditional students

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49283

For full consideration, please submit the following by November 1, 2024:

Cover letter addressing qualifications

Curriculum Vitae

Brief Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Proposed Start DateFall 2025

Posting Date09/06/2024

Evaluation of Applications Begins

Full Consideration Date:11/01/2024

Close Date11/01/2024

Open Until Filled?

EEO/AA Statement

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verification including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verification, reference checks, and employment eligibility verification.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49283

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