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Job Title

Adjunct Instructor, Department of English

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College Of Liberal Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

,

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The English department at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is actively seeking qualified candidates to teach first-year writing courses this coming academic year.

Teaching opportunities include online and on-campus first-year writing courses. On-campus teaching assignments are located in Corpus Christi, Texas. Online teaching assignments are available for alternative work locations. Adjunct instructors are hired to teach on a temporary and part-time basis.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic 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. The only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Job Duties Include:

• Teach assigned courses as specified in the schedule and course contract

• Complete position-specific training

• Prepare essential learning objectives, lesson plans, and assignments, and post a course syllabus in coordination with the First Year Writing Program coordinator

• Clearly communicate course objectives, assignments, and deadlines using the university’s Learning Management System (Canvas)

• Provide feedback and evaluate assignments in a timely and thorough manner

• Maintain records of attendance and grading, and report early alerts for students who are not actively engaging in courses

• Other duties as assigned and relevant to position

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline in hand at the time of appointment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching college-level writing courses

• Experience teaching in on-campus, hybrid, and/or online delivery

• Demonstrated history of quality teaching

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position. Please address the application packet to the Search Committee.

A completed application will include:

• A letter of interest addressing qualifications listed, including teaching philosophy

• A current curriculum vitae

• Copies of unofficial transcripts for graduate coursework

• Three to five (3-5) professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email address.

Questions about the application package can be directed to the English Department chair, Dr. Christopher Andrews at christopher.andrews@tamucc.edu.

The position is open until filled.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.