Associate or Full Professor of English and Writing Program Administrator

The Department of English and Languages, housed in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts, is seeking an Associate or Full Professor of English and Writing Program Administrator.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant department dedicated to fostering excellence in language education, cultural studies, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Job Description

This is a 12-month tenure-track position located on Tarleton's main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate.

May be required to teach at other campuses or online at the institution's discretion. Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, maintain an impactful research program, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, actively engage in mentoring and guiding doctoral students through their academic and research endeavors, fostering a supportive and enriching environment within our PhD* program, and participate in the necessary operation of the institution.

*The Public and Applied Humanities PhD is under submission and pending approval by THECB and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges with a proposed launch date of Fall 2025/Spring 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

60% Teaching and Service:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.
• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.
• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.
• Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to, college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.

20% Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity:

• Maintain an active agenda for research, scholarship, or creative activity appropriate to the applicant's academic discipline.
• Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge/creative expression in the applicant's discipline through scholarly publication, presentation, or exhibition.
• Demonstrate potential for external funding, national impact, or professional recognition.
• Stay current with developments in AI, composition theory, and digital rhetoric to ensure the writing program remains adaptable and innovative.

20% Administrative:

• Oversee First-Year Writing Program and Writing Intensive Program.
• Work in partnership with the Coordinator of the First-Year Writing Program to develop meetings with faculty, and to mentor and evaluate online faculty and to mentor new faculty.
• Work with the Coordinator to facilitate writing assessment each long semester of a rotation of writing courses and to publish those assessment results in the Weave (the university's assessment platform).
• Work with the Coordinator and other faculty to oversee the Tarleton Today dual enrollment program and publish its assessment results.
• Explore the potential role(s) of AI tools in writing courses, ensuring alignment with critical thinking, rhetorical awareness, and process-based writing pedagogies.
• Develop guidelines and policies for the responsible use of AI in writing assignments and academic integrity.
• Lead faculty workshops and training sessions on AI-assisted writing instruction, digital literacy, and ethical AI use in the classroom.

Minimum Requirements:

• Earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline from an accredited university.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• PhD in English or related field, with a specializing in Writing Studies
• 2 or more years experience with administering a first-year writing program or a writing center.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction;
• written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities;
• ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

Application Procedure: Applications only accepted on-line at link removed. During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via the 'Submit' action.

Employment applications must include (required): Completed online application, Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information, Unofficial transcripts, Philosophy Statement related to Teaching, and Research no more than 1500 words.

Applications received by Tarleton State 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. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date Fall 2025.