Assistant Professor of English (Creative Writing)

Job Title
Assistant Professor of English (Creative Writing)

Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department
College Of Liberal Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description

The English faculty at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professors of English specializing in Creative Writing beginning August 2025. We seek applicants with an emphasis in either Fiction or Creative Non-Fiction.

This year, TAMU-CC”s College of Liberal Arts is making efforts to hire in support of cultural studies programming across different disciplines.

• One faculty line is in Creative Writing (fiction or creative non-fiction) with a background in Black Studies. This line is part of a Black Studies cluster hire in the College of Liberal Arts, and the faculty member will have the opportunity to teach courses that contribute to that program.
  
• One faculty line is in Creative Writing (fiction or creative non-fiction) with a background in Mexican American Studies. This line will be a joint appointment with the Mexican American Studies program and will have the opportunity to teach courses that contribute to that program (at least one course per year or more).
  

Teaching expectations will include a 3/3 course load comprising upper-division courses in creative writing, first-year writing courses, and other courses in the candidate”s specialization. Candidates will also have the opportunity to offer graduate courses and mentor students in the department”s English MA program. Candidates should demonstrate experience in onsite and online course delivery. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their scholarship, teaching, and/or service that they can contribute to our university's mission as a Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution.

Related Information

The Department of English at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi offers undergraduate English majors a choice in either a Writing or Literary Studies emphasis, minors in Creative Writing, Literary Studies, and Technical and Professional Writing, curricula for secondary English certification, and certificates in Writing for Non-Profits, Social Media, and TESOL. The English MA program provides an interdisciplinary educational experience by requiring advanced study in Writing Studies, Literary Studies, and Applied Linguistics.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and a university beach, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.

Required qualifications

• MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or a closely related field, such as English with a Creative Writing emphasis. Advanced ABT/ABD will be considered; (degree must be conferred at the time of appointment).
  
• Demonstrated teaching experience in Fiction or Creative Non-Fiction as well as Black Studies or Mexican American Studies.
  
• Demonstrated scholarly/creative activity in Fiction or Creative Non-Fiction as well as Black Studies or Mexican American Studies.
  
• Demonstrated teaching experience in First-Year writing courses.
  
• Demonstrated evidence of an ability to teach in face-to-face and online modalities.
  

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated evidence of culturally responsive pedagogy, especially in the context of a regional university designated as a Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution.
  
• Experience teaching and advising first-generation students and historically underserved communities.
  
• Demonstrated evidence of editorial experience with a literary journal or press.
  

Application Procedure

To APPLY: http://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

• a letter of interest addressing qualifications listed, including publication agenda and teaching philosophy
  
• a current curriculum vitae
  
• copies of unofficial transcripts for graduate coursework
  
• contact information for three references
  

Please address the application packet to the Search Committee. Please submit the complete application to the TAMU-CC system at http://hr.tamucc.edu/careers/index.html.

For full consideration, applications must be received by December 2, 2024.

Questions or concerns about the application package can be directed to the English Department chair, Dr. Christopher Andrews at christopher.andrews@tamucc.edu. Advancing candidates may be asked to provide additional material, such as a scholarly/creative statement and writing samples.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution”s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution”s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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