Instructor/Professional Assistant Professor, English

Job Title

Instructor/Professional Assistant Professor, English

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College Of Liberal Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of English at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track faculty position beginning Spring 2027. The appointment may be made at the rank of Instructor or Professional Assistant Professor in English, depending on the candidate’s qualifications, expertise, and professional experience.

Teaching assignments will include a 5/5 course load primarily consisting of first-year writing courses. Assignments may include upper-division undergraduate courses according to the candidate’s specialization. Teaching schedule may involve face to face and online course delivery. The selected candidate will be expected to participate in service at the departmental, college, and university levels.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. The only university in the nation is located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Required Qualifications

Instructor Rank:

• Master of Arts degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related field.
• Record of quality teaching in first-year writing

Professional Assistant Professor Rank:

• Terminal degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related field.
• Record of quality teaching in first-year writing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching corequisite models for developmental writing and reading.
• Experience teaching and advising first-generation students and historically underserved communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering student engagement, academic achievement, and success among students with a range of academic backgrounds.

TO APPLY

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

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

• A letter of interest addressing qualifications listed
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• A current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial copies of transcripts of graduate coursework
• Three professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email address.

Advancing candidates may be asked to provide additional material, such as a sample syllabus for a first-year writing course, evidence of teaching excellence, or writing samples.

Application deadline: November 19th, 2026

Position start date: Spring 2027

Questions or concerns about the application package can be directed to the English Department chair, Dr. Christopher Andrews at christopher.andrews@tamucc.edu.

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.