Instructor Of English

Job Title

Instructor of English

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

English, Philosophy & Modern Languages

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Job Summary:

Instructor of English with a specialization in developmental writing. Requires firm commitment--shared among all faculty-for teaching composition in a humanities-based English program.

The ideal candidate will have experience mentoring developmental and/or ESL students and demonstrated excellence in teaching. MA in English or related field required.

Work Performed:

Teach 5 English writing courses per semester, during the Fall and Spring semesters, with very occasional exchanges of a writing course for a lower-division literature or creative writing course based on departmental need.

Faculty service in accordance with instructor load and department needs.

Necessary Qualifications:

MA in English or closely related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

Enthusiasm for and demonstrated experience in teaching developmental English and/or English as a Second Language.

Ability to teach a range of Composition and Technical Writing courses, as the need arises.

Applicant Instructions:

We require the following:

• Letter of interest

• Curriculum Vitae

• Three references

• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page before continuing through the application. Please use the "Upload" button to add each document individually.

All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu.

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

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.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities.

Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

Search Committee Chair: Bonnie Roos

Department: English, Philosophy, and Modern Languages

Phone: 806.651.2465

Email: broos@wtamu.edu

Affirmative Action Commitment Statement

West Texas A&M University and the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities and the Department of English, Philosophy, and Modern Languages are committed to hiring the person most qualified for the Instructor of English position with equal treatment and access for all applicants, including affirmative action for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

We will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.