Assistant/Associate Professor of English (09-09-2026)

LeTourneau University; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Job summary

LeTourneau University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of English in the Department of Humanities & Social Sciences. The tenure-track role involves teaching a full load of composition and writing courses and contributing to the department’s growth in the Great Books tradition.

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in English or a closely related field (Master’s with significant teaching experience considered) and demonstrate strong teaching, research, and leadership

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric & Composition from an accredited university; or Master's with significant teaching experience.
• Commitment to the Great Books Tradition; Latin knowledge preferred.
• Demonstrated teaching competency.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with students, colleagues, and administrators in a university learning community.
• Ability to infuse humanities within the 'Christian Polytechnic University' mission and contribute to STEM-related programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full-time load (12 credit hours per term) of English composition and writing, including lower and upper division courses.
• Contribute to development of writing courses in the classical rhetorical tradition.
• Participate in university committees and service assignments.
• Advise students and contribute to student success and retention programs.
• Maintain active scholarship or professional engagement within the discipline.

Skills

Teaching

Team collaboration

Leadership in humanities infusion

Latin knowledge

Education

Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric & Composition

Master's in English or Rhetoric & Composition with significant teaching experience

Job description

Position Description

LeTourneau University, a vibrant and growing interdenominational, evangelical Christian university, known for high-quality STEM programs that attract students of outstanding academic ability, invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of English, Department of Humanities & Social Sciences. This is a tenure-track position, with rank negotiable based on experience. This faculty member will teach a range of composition courses. The ideal candidate should have excellent team-building skills and the interest and experience to provide growth to the Department of Humanities & Social Sciences. Research and teaching experience are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full-time load (12 credit hours per term) of courses in English composition and writing, including both lower and upper division coursework, in a highly engaging way
• Contribute to the development of writing courses in the classical rhetorical tradition
• Participate actively in the university learning community by serving on department, school, and/or university committees and special service assignments
• Participate in student advising, success, and retention programs
• Maintain an active agenda of scholarship or professional engagement within the discipline

QUALIFICATIONS:

• LeTourneau University seeks an individual with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith who is committed to teaching, research, and leadership at a small, dynamic Christian University where the integration of faith and academic excellence is paramount. The candidate must be in genuine agreement with the University's Statement of Faith and Community Covenant for life and work at LeTourneau.
• An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in English, Rhetoric & Composition, from an accredited university or in a closely related field. Candidates with a Master's in English or Rhetoric & Composition with significant experience teaching classical rhetoric and composition may be considered.
• Commitment to working within a program emphasizing primary texts in the Great Books Tradition. Knowledge of Latin preferred.
• Demonstrated teaching competency.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively and professionally interact with students, colleagues, and administrators in a university learning community.
• The successful candidate will be able to think creatively and critically about the essential role of the humanities (and writing, in particular) within the "Christian Polytechnic University" mission and provide leadership for efforts to fully infuse the humanities within the learning environment and campus culture of LeTourneau University. This includes developing communication and analytical skills in students majoring in technical fields such as engineering, aviation, computer science, etc.

SALARY:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and other qualifications. LeTourneau University offers group health insurance plans, life insurance, contribution to a retirement program, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and their dependents, among other benefits.