Assistant Professor, Technical Communication

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Technical Communication beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will sustain an active research program leading to peer-reviewed publications and will teach in the MA in Technical Communication and undergraduate offerings, contributing to program development.

The typical first‑two‑year teaching load is 2/2, then 3/3 with some load reduction possibilities, with courses offered

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in technical communication or closely related field, completed by time of appointment.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications in technical communication journals and/or book series.
• Expertise to direct master’s theses and/or doctoral dissertations in technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Advance and sustain an ongoing research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications.
• Teach in the MA in Technical Communication and undergraduate programs.
• Contribute to graduate and undergraduate program development.

Skills

Scholarly publications

Teaching in technical communication

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in technical communication

Job description

Position Title:

Assistant Professor, Technical Communication

Job Posting Number:

2027005TTL

Job Location:

San Marcos

Department:

English

Position Description:

The Department of English at Texas State University invites applicants for a full-time (nine-month) tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor to begin in Fall 2027 at our San Marcos campus. The successful candidate will be expected to sustain a significant, ongoing research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publication in the field of technical communication. The candidate will also teach in the M.A. in Technical Communication Program and in our growing undergraduate technical communication offerings. Additional duties include significant participation in, and contributions to the continued development of, graduate and undergraduate programs in technical communication. The typical teaching load for assistant professors in their first two years is 2/2. In the third year and beyond, the typical teaching load is 3/3 with some opportunities for course load reduction. Course offerings typically include a mixture of face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in technical communication or closely related field, with degree completed at time of appointment.
• Strong, ongoing record of productive scholarship, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications in technical communication journals and/or book series.
• Expertise sufficient to direct master’s theses and/or doctoral dissertations in technical communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry experience as a technical writer, information architect, UX designer/researcher, content strategist, or related position.
• Research and teaching specialties in areas that widen Texas State University’s current and proposed graduate program curricula including, but not limited to, digital humanities, emerging technologies, international technical communication, and professional. communication related to the fields of criminal justice, construction science, and engineering
• Ability to teach varied curriculum in technical communication, including courses such as editing, science writing, structured authoring, international technical communication, content management, data visualization, UX research with AI, writing with AI, and document design.
• Evidence of experience developing and submitting competitive research grant applications, accompanied by an explanation of the impact of awarded funds, if any, on the candidate’s research agenda..
• Experience teaching in online or hybrid modalities.

Proposed Start Date:

08/16/2027

Close Date:

09/21/2026

Legal Notices:

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This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

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Record Checks and Verifications:

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment:

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact. Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.