Non-Tenure: Visiting Assistant Professor (Rhetoric)

The Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, (non-tenured) Visiting Assistant Professor in English (Rhetoric) to teach at the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center in McAllen, Texas for the 2024-2025 academic year, with possibility of renewal. The start date for this position is August 1, 2024;  classes will begin on August 19, 2024.  

This is a non-tenured appointment with a 3/3 teaching load consisting of undergraduate courses in professional/technical communication and composition.  We seek a specialist in composition studies, technical communication, and/or writing pedagogy.  The ideal candidate’s teaching and research interests will be relevant to the rhetorical situation and pedagogical needs of STEM students and/or students at Hispanic-serving institutions, and will have experience in both face-to-face and online instruction. 

English faculty at the Higher Education Center in McAllen provides writing instruction for students pursuing undergraduate degrees in agriculture, science, engineering, education, and public health.  The successful candidate would be expected to work collaboratively with writing studies coordinators and faculty in the English department at the College Station campus to ensure alignment with course objectives, to develop or refine course syllabi and materials in relation to the specific needs and interests of McAllen students, with the possibility of engaging in collaborative research and pedagogical projects.

The Higher Education Center at McAllen is part of Texas A&M University, a Hispanic-serving and First-Gen Forward institution committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces excellence.  The McAllen campus offers students and faculty a small college experience while also being part of the larger Texas A&M University academic community.

Qualifications

The position requires a PhD in English, Writing Studies, Rhetoric or a related field with a specialization in rhetoric, writing, or technical/professional communication and relevant teaching experience.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following items to apply.interfolio.com/149019:

• a cover letter
• a detailed curriculum vitae
• a personal statement to include philosophy and plans for teaching, research, and service as applicable (two page limit)
• three confidential letters of recommendation letters that address the applicant’s teaching and research

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applications should be uploaded by July 22, 2024.

Inquiries about the position may be sent to Dr. Emily Johansen (ejohansen@tamu.edu). Interviews will take place through the Zoom platform.

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