Assistant/Associate Professor of English – Writing Studies

About the role

The Department of English at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi seeks a tenure‑track faculty member in Rhetoric and Composition to begin in Fall 2027. The appointment may be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, and will focus on supporting the First‑Year Writing Program.

Key responsibilities

• Teach a 3/3 course load, including first‑year writing and upper‑division writing studies courses, with opportunities to teach graduate courses and mentor MA students.
• Administer the First‑Year Writing Program, developing and assessing curricula, outcomes, and faculty development initiatives.
• Participate in departmental service, curriculum design, and interdisciplinary collaboration within the College of Liberal Arts.

Required profile

• Doctoral degree in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or a related discipline.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity and a strong teaching record in writing studies, first‑year writing, or technical/professional writing.
• Demonstrated experience in writing program administration; for associate rank, at least five years of full‑time university faculty experience.
• Commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy and experience working with diverse, first‑generation, and historically underserved student populations.