Adjunct faculty position in Composition

Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas, invites applications for a part-time, in-person position as an instructor for two sections of English Composition II in the spring 2023 term.

We seek candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Master’s degree in English or higher
• Ability to teach Composition I and/or II
• Commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate students
• Ability to work collegially with other faculty members in the department and across campus
• Understanding and support of the mission of Texas Lutheran University
• A commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion

In addition to the above requirements, preference will be given to candidates offering the following specific skills:

• Experience teaching Composition I and/or II
• Specialization in Rhetoric and Composition
• Expertise in working with diverse student populations

The TLU Composition Program is a part of the Department of Communication, Cultures, English, & World Languages, which offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in Communication Studies, English and Spanish.

Texas Lutheran University, a Hispanic Serving Institution, seeks applicants who are eager to join a culturally diverse community of learning. Our student body, reflective of the diversity of the State of Texas, is well over 40% Hispanic, with a strong African American presence as well. Candidates who have professional skills, experience, and/or the willingness to engage in teaching, collaborative research, and community service with our diverse student body are particularly sought.

Texas Lutheran University is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The ELCA’s 26 colleges and universities value and practice academic freedom while preparing women and men for lives of leadership and service in a diverse world. For more information, consult our website at www.tlu.edu.

Texas Lutheran University has been consistently recognized as a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education. Texas Lutheran University (TLU) is an official U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” selection among regional colleges in the West, ranking second on the list for “Best Value,” and fifth overall. This is the eighth consecutive year TLU has been featured on the “Best Value” rankings. Other notable recognitions include TLU’s acknowledgment as a top 20 regional college for Social Mobility—the fourth year the university has appeared in this category.  

The University is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and is also subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). Texas Lutheran University is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion across all levels of the University. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this goal are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please submit a letter of application addressing the above criteria, a current curriculum vitae, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, and three professional references (names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers). Single-file, electronic submissions are preferred.

Please send your submissions to:  mgonzales@tlu.edu