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Position : Assistant Professor, English - business and technical communication

Department : English

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Starting Date : Fall, 2025

Closing Date : Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

: The Department of English, Humanities, and Philosophy at Midwestern State University seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor in business and technical communication. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience and a research emphasis in workplace communication practices, technologies, and pedagogy, which includes writing for various audiences and within teams.

We are looking for candidates who will teach undergraduate courses in business writing and develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in workplace writing. In addition to a B.A. in English, our program offers an online M.A./M.S. in English and two graduate certificates. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position with a standard load of 4/4 with optional summer teaching when available. Both onsite and online teaching are expected. In addition to teaching duties, the successful candidate will engage in scholarly activitiesand service to the department, college, and university.

Requirements : A Ph.D. in Business, Professional, and/or Technical Communication or related field in writing studies; experience teaching business or professional communication; and a research emphasis in workplace communications. Experience teaching quantitative research methods a plus. We desire candidates who are able to teach writing-intensive courses that complement and/or strengthen our undergraduate and online graduate programs. ABD candidates nearing completion of their Ph.D.will be considered.

Standard Requirements

: Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to Universitys core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.

This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

To Apply:

In

a single PDF,

submit the following application materials

to Pam Marshall,[pam.marshall@msutexas.edu]{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}

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Letter of interest

that addresses qualifications

Curriculum vitaewith contact information for at least three references

Unofficial graduate transcripts

Finalists will be asked for sample syllabi, teaching evaluations if available, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation.

Please send information to the contact listed below.

Contact Information

Mailing Address

, MSU Texas English 3410 Taft Blvd. Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099

For More Information

pam.marshall@msutexas.edu {target="_blank"}

University Information

University Information

MSU Texas 3410 Taft Blvd. Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099

About MSU

Midwestern State University, a Texas public university with nearly 5,900 students, is a proud member of the Texas Tech University System. MSU Texas is centrally located between Dallas and Oklahoma City in Wichita Falls (population 103,000). MSU is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) and is committed to excellence in teaching.

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