"Instructional Assistant Professor of English"

Job Details

Instructional Assistant Professor of English

Job Title
Instructional 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

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Instructional Assistant Professor of English to begin Fall 2026.

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/.

This is a non tenure-track Instructional Assistant Professor (9-month faculty position; 3-year appointment with the possibility of renewal based on annual evaluations and performance). Primary duties will include teaching 15 semester credit hours (the equivalent of five courses) per semester of freshmen composition courses and advanced courses in literature. Duties also include serving on the First Year Writing Program faculty committee as well as other department, college and university committees, and providing service to students; actively participating in department, college, and university initiatives. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

The Department of Humanities offers BA and MA degrees in English, History, and Spanish, as well as eight minors.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a an earned doctorate degree in English. ABDs will also be considered, but applicants must have earned a doctorate before appointment. We strongly encourage candidates with prior teaching experience in composition. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience service experience in First Year Writing Programs, and/or research or teaching experience in literature or the history of the English language.

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Application Process

The first review of applications will be 1/31/2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The completed employment application must include:

• Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree
• Names and contact information of three current professional references

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/admins/ohr/employment/. For more information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Andrew Hazelton, at andrewj.hazelton@tamiu.edu.