Associate/ Assistant Professor of English

Job Title

Associate/ 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 Department of English at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) seeks an Associate/ Assistant Professor of English (tenure-track, 9-month position) to begin Fall 2022. Duties include teaching of undergraduate and online graduate courses, and serving on departmental, University, and professional committees. Reduced teaching loads are provided and will depend on rank (i.e., Associate Professor vs. Assistant Professor). Generally, faculty teach 2-3 classes per semester. We desire candidates who: demonstrate strong research skills, have a strong record of or potential for sustained publication in peer-reviewed journals (commensurate with experience), have the potential for or prior experience with seeking and/or securing external grant funding, work with diverse student populations, and have the ability to teach in areas that complement or strengthen our undergraduate and online graduate programs.

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate must hold an earned doctorate in English or related fields.  Candidates with expertise in American Literature of any period are encouraged to apply.

TAMIU is a growing university of over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant bi-lingual, bi-cultural city with a population of about 250,000 on the U.S./Mexico border. For more information, visit www.tamiu.edu . We offer a reduced teaching load for junior faculty. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. TAMIU offers competitive salaries and a benefits package covering health insurance, retirement benefits, and paid parental leave. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered by the university.

The completed employment application must include a letter of interest that addresses qualifications, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Applications must be submitted online at https://employment.tamiu.edu .  Review of applications will begin October 16, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

For more information, contact Search Committee Chair: Dr. Jonathan Murphy ([email protected] or 956-326-2602) or Dr. Kevin Lindberg ([email protected] or 956-326-2601). 

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.

Be sure to include:

• Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae
• A list of at least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
• Unofficial Transcripts

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.

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