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Assistant/Associate Professor of English – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

HIRING FOR
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
IN THE FIELD OF
Humanities
SALARY

As per university norms

POSTED ON
17/09/2026
LAST DATE
15/10/2026
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ABOUT THIS POSITION

Faculty Opportunities: Assistant/Associate Professor of English – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

  • Institution: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

  • Academic Unit / Department: Department of English, College of Liberal Arts

  • Number of Positions: 2

  • Appointment Type: Full-Time, 9-Month, Tenure-Track Faculty

  • Location: Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

  • Salary / Remuneration: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; exact salary not specified

  • Expected Start Date: Fall 2027

Overview of Opportunities

The Department of English at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions beginning in Fall 2027.

The openings are in Applied Linguistics and Writing Studies / Rhetoric and Composition. Both positions involve undergraduate and graduate teaching, active scholarly research, student engagement, and service to the department and university.

1. Assistant Professor of English – Applied Linguistics

  • Job Reference / Requisition ID: R-096912

  • Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

  • Teaching Load: 3/3

  • Application Deadline: October 23, 2026

  • Specialization: Applied Linguistics

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Applied Linguistics.

  • Contribute to courses across the English BA, English MA, TESOL certificates, and related programs.

  • Coordinate and teach courses supporting undergraduate TESOL certificates.

  • Teach a 3/3 course load.

  • Maintain an active research agenda.

  • Contribute to departmental and university service.

  • Summer and online teaching opportunities may be available.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

  • Required Education: Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics or a related field.

  • ABD Candidates: Advanced ABD candidates will be considered if the degree is completed by the appointment date.

  • Demonstrated successful research agenda in at least two of the following:

    • TESOL Methods

    • Technology-Assisted Language Learning / Teaching

    • Corpus Linguistics

    • Sociolinguistics

  • Commitment to teaching a broad range of Applied Linguistics courses is preferred.

  • Experience teaching language learners is preferred.

  • Experience working with first-generation students and historically underserved communities is desirable.

Application Checklist

  1. Letter of Interest containing:

    • Response to the job description

    • Teaching Philosophy

    • Research Statement

  2. Current Curriculum Vitae

  3. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

  4. Three Letters of Recommendation

Application Process

2. Assistant/Associate Professor of English – Writing Studies

  • Job Reference / Requisition ID: R-097131

  • Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

  • Teaching Load: 3/3, excluding course-release time for program administration

  • Application Deadline: October 15, 2026

  • Specialization: Writing Studies / Rhetoric and Composition / Writing Program Administration

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

  • Teach first-year writing courses.

  • Teach upper-division undergraduate courses in Writing Studies.

  • Offer graduate courses in the English MA program.

  • Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

  • Support the First-Year Writing Program.

  • Contribute to writing curriculum development and assessment.

  • Develop and assess writing-program outcomes.

  • Provide faculty development opportunities related to writing pedagogy.

  • Maintain an active research agenda in Writing Studies and/or Writing Program Administration.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Assistant Professor Rank:

  • Doctoral degree in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or a related discipline.

  • Active scholarly production or research related to Writing Program Administration.

  • Record of quality teaching in:

    • Writing Studies

    • First-Year Writing

    • Technical and Professional Writing

  • Demonstrated experience in Writing Program Administration.

Associate Professor Rank:

  • Doctoral degree in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or a related discipline.

  • Active scholarly research related to Writing Program Administration.

  • Strong teaching record in Writing Studies, First-Year Writing, and/or Technical and Professional Writing.

  • At least five years of full-time university faculty experience, including at least four years at the Assistant Professor rank.

  • Related professional experience may substitute in rare cases.

  • Demonstrated experience in Writing Program Administration.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with culturally responsive pedagogy.

  • Ability to teach both face-to-face and online.

  • Experience advising first-generation students and historically underserved communities.

  • Experience establishing and assessing writing-program outcomes.

Application Checklist

  1. Letter of Interest addressing qualifications, research agenda, and teaching philosophy

  2. Statement of Writing Program Administration Philosophy

  3. Current Curriculum Vitae

  4. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

  5. Three Professional References

Candidates selected for further review may also be asked to submit:

  • Research Statement

  • Sample First-Year Writing Syllabus

  • Writing Samples

Application Process

Remuneration & Benefits

  • Salary for both positions is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

  • Exact salary figures are not specified in the official postings.

  • Benefits are available according to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Texas A&M System policies.

  • Both positions are security-sensitive and may require a criminal history investigation.

  • Employment is contingent upon verification of credentials and completion of required background checks.

Official Careers Website: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php

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