Assistant Professor and Associate Director, University Writing Center

Job Opportunities at Texas State UniversityAssistant Professor and Associate Director, University Writing Center

Position Title:

Assistant Professor and Associate Director, University Writing CenterJob Posting Number:

202461TTLJob Location:

San MarcosDepartment:

Department of EnglishPosition 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.

Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.

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 and 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.Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49283For full consideration, please submit the following by November 1, 2024:Brief Statement of Teaching PhilosophyUnofficial transcripts (all in one document)The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.Proposed Start Date:

Fall 2025Posting Date:

09/06/2024Evaluation of Applications Begins:

Full Consideration Date: 11/01/2024Close Date:

11/01/2024EEO/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.

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