Assistant Professor and Associate Director, University Writing Center

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor and Associate Director, University Writing Center

Job Posting Number

202461TTL

Job Location

San Marcos

Department

English

Position Description

The Department of English 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 Date

Fall 2025

Posting Date

09/06/2024

Evaluation of Applications Begins

Full Consideration Date:

11/01/2024

Close Date

11/01/2024

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 from 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 Link
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49283
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Writing Sample
5. Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)

Optional Documents

1. DD 214/DD1300
2. Veteran's Preference
3. Licensure
4. Certifications

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or closely related field, with degree completed at time of appointment (18 graduate hours in English)?
   • Yes, I have an earned Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or closely related field.
   • Yes, ABD with anticipated completion prior to start date.
   • No.
2. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • InsightintoDiversity.com
   • Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas
   • Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral
   • Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)
3. * Please Specify: (enter 'NA' if not applicable)
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * Official transcripts are required for all degrees that provide evidence of a faculty member's credentials and qualifications. Foreign/International transcripts for all degrees must undergo a credentialing evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). If selected for hire, I will provide official transcripts and/or evaluations for all degrees earned.
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Are you currently eligible to work in the United States of America?
   • Yes.
   • No.
6. * Do you now or in the future will you require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States of America?
   • Yes.
   • No.