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

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

Job Summary:

Instructor of English, focused on the teaching of composition and technical 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, Dual Credit, and/or ESL students and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

 MA in English or related field required.

* This position is being hired for the Fall 2026 semester. *

Work Performed: 

• Teach 5 English composition and/or technical writing courses per semester each Fall and Spring semester. Courses may vary between in-person and online, depending on departmental needs.
• Faculty service (e.g., committee participation, assessment).

Necessary Qualifications:

MA in English or closely related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enthusiasm for and demonstrated experience in teaching English composition, technical writing, and/or English as a Second Language.
• Ability to teach a range of composition and technical writing courses.
• Pedagogical creativity and innovation a plus.

Applicant Instructions:  

We require the following:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of 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/ 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:  Dr. Bonnie Roos

Department:  English, Philosophy and Modern Languages

Email: broos@wtamu.edu

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.