Job Title

Visiting Assistant Professor of English

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Humanities

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Humanities Department and College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) seeks a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of English (a one-year, non-tenure track position) to begin Fall 2024. TAMIU is a growing university of over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant bilingual and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. For more information, visit www.tamiu.edu. Primary duties will include teaching 15 semester credit hours per semester, the equivalent of five courses in composition. Courses will include freshman (ENGL 1301/1302) and advanced courses in composition (e.g., technical communication, writing in the disciplines). This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate must hold a doctorate in English (or a related field) OR an MFA in Creative Writing. ABDs will also be considered but must have earned a doctorate before appointment or completed an MFA degree before appointment. We desire candidates who have prior experience teaching writing.

Application Process:

The first review of applications will begin May 31, 2024. The completed employment application must include:

1) Letter of interest that addresses qualifications

2) Current curriculum vitae

3) Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree

4) Names and contact information of three current professional references

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/ohr/employment/. For more information, contact the Humanities Department Chair, Dr. Debbie Lelekis at debbie.lelekis@tamiu.edu.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT : During the application process, you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is an international university, poised at the Gateway to Mexico and serving as the cultural and intellectual hub of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community.

TAMIU provides over 7000 students with a learning environment anchored by the highest quality programs, built on a solid academic foundation in the arts and sciences. To fulfill its mission, the University offers a range of baccalaureate and masters programs and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in International Business. Programs focus on developing undergraduate and graduate offerings with a progressive international agenda for global study and understanding across all disciplines.

TAMIU prepares students for leadership roles in an increasingly complex, culturally diverse state, national, and global society. Through instruction, faculty and student research, and public service, TAMIU improves the quality of lives for citizens of the border region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities.

Texas A&M International University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (956) 326-2360.

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