"Assistant Professor of Practice/Instruction, The Writing Program"

Job Description

Assistant Professor of Practice/Instruction

The University of Texas at San Antonio University College, The Writing Program invites applications for the Assistant Professor of Practice/Instruction.

The University of Texas at San Antonio

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university... online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

University College

University College is one of nine colleges at UT San Antonio... For more information about University College, please visit https://uc.utsa.edu/.

The Writing Program

The Writing Program in University College at the University of Texas San Antonio (UT San Antonio) consists of 30 fixed-term-track faculty members and staff... For more information about The Writing Program and The Writing Center, please visit https://uc.utsa.edu/programs/twp/ (The Writing Program) and https://www.utsa.edu/twc/ (The Writing Center).

Salary Range:

Professor of Practice: Up to $45,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Professor of Instruction: Up to $49,300 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess:

Professor of Practice

• Master's degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Linguistics, or other related field.

Professor of Instruction:

• Ph.D. degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Linguistics, or other related field.

Both levels:

• Teaching credentials that include experience in teaching Freshman Composition (or similar writing courses).
• Evidence of the ability to Incorporate active or experiential learning, or other evidence-based pedagogy.
• Evidence of integrating technology into instruction, online teaching, or using other emerging technologies.
• Teaching experience at an institution of higher education and qualifications comparable to those of faculty members in the fixed-term track or tenure track positions.
• Evidence of service to the field or profession through committee service at a department, college, or university level
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Application Process

To apply, applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:

• A current curriculum vitae
• Complete contact information for at least three professional references
• A vision statement for the department/school.
• A research statement.
• A teaching statement.
• Letter of interest describing the applicant's professional experience.

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check...