"Assistant Professor of Instruction or Lecturer"

Job Details

Assistant Professor of Instruction or Lecturer

Job Type/Hours per Week
Full-Time/40 hours

Salary
Commensurate with Experience

Hiring Department
Literature and Languages

Location
UT Tyler Campus; Tyler, Texas

Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a Cover Letter, CV, transcripts (unofficial is sufficient), and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.
Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary
The University of Texas at Tyler, a dynamic and growing institution committed to fostering academic excellence and teaching innovation, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Instruction or Lecturer. This position will start with the Fall 2026 semester.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach developmental English and first-year writing courses
• Some possibility of a section of business & technical writing or American literature survey
• Collaborate with the Coordinator of Developmental English and Chair of the Composition Committee on curriculum development and assessment
• Respond to and communicate with students, colleagues, and the department chair in a timely fashion
• Maintain regular on-campus presence
• Participate in at least one department committee in addition to the Composition Committee
• Attend departmental meetings

Required Qualifications

• MA or PhD in English or Rhetoric & Composition
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and professional development
• Experience in teaching one of the following: developmental writing or first-year composition
• Experience in face-to-face and online teaching (undergraduate)
• Experience in or willingness to teach both 7-week and 15-week classes during fall and spring semesters
• Experience with the ethical integration of AI into courses
• Proven ability in building trust through collaborative decision-making, embracing shared governance, and integrating with the community

Other Information
Questions about the position should be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Ann Beebe (abeebe@uttyler.edu). Review of candidates will begin on Monday, October 20 and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates may apply at https://www.uttyler.edu/human-resources/prospective-employees/.

About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.
Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.
With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6629807