Associate Professor or Professor, Technical Communication

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University’s Department of English invites applications for a full-time, nine-month faculty position at the rank of tenured associate, tenured advanced associate, or tenured full professor to begin Fall 2027 at our San Marcos campus.

The successful candidate will sustain a significant research agenda, teach in the MA in Technical Communication program, help grow undergraduate courses, mentor junior faculty, and contribute to graduate and undergraduate program development.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in technical communication or closely related field (Required).
• Established, ongoing record of productive scholarship commensurate with rank, evidenced by peer‑reviewed publications.
• Evidence of developing and submitting competitive research grant applications with impact on research agenda.
• Broader impact and recognition within the field (e.g., invited talks, awards, leadership).
• Evidence of directing master’s theses and/or dissertations in technical communication.
• Experience with academic program administration, coordination, or leadership in building/scale undergraduate or graduate programs.

Responsibilities

• Sustain a significant, ongoing research agenda commensurate with rank.
• Teach and provide leadership in the MA in Technical Communication program and undergraduate offerings.
• Participate in development of graduate and undergraduate programs and mentor junior faculty.
• Engage in college and university‑level committees and administrative responsibilities.

Skills

Ph.D. in technical communication

Scholarly publications

Grant applications

Leadership in professional orgs

Mentoring graduate students

Program development

Education

Ph.D. in technical communication or closely related field

Job description

Position Title

Associate Professor or Professor, Technical Communication

Job Posting Number

2027006TTL

Job Location

San Marcos

Department

English

Position Description

The Department of English at Texas State University invites applicants for a full-time (nine-month) faculty position at the rank of tenured associate, tenured advanced associate, or tenured full professor to begin in Fall 2027 at our San Marcos campus.

The successful candidate will be expected to sustain a significant, ongoing research agenda commensurate with their appointed rank that leads to peer-reviewed publication and demonstrates leadership and impact in the field. The candidate will also teach and provide leadership in the M.A. in Technical Communication Program and in our growing undergraduate technical communication offerings. Additional duties include significant participation in the continued development of graduate and undergraduate programs in technical communication, mentorship of junior faculty, leadership on college and university‑level committees, and appropriate administrative and programmatic responsibilities.

The typical teaching load for faculty is 3/3 with some opportunities for course load reduction. Course offerings typical include a mixture of face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online modalities.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in technical communication or closely related field.
• Established, ongoing record of productive scholarship commensurate with rank, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications in technical communication journals and/or book series.
• Evidence of 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.
• Evidence of broader impact and recognition within the field, which may include invited presentations, awards and honors, leadership in professional organizations, editorial service, influence on pedagogy or professional practice, or other forms of sustained disciplinary impact and leadership that shape the field.
• Evidence of the successful direction of master’s theses and/or doctoral dissertations in technical communication.
• Experience with academic program administration, coordination, or hands‑on leadership in building, developing, or scaling undergraduate or graduate programs, including curriculum development, program innovation, and collaborative work across various academic disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry experience as a technical writer, information architect, UX designer, content strategist, or related field.
• Evidence of successful competitive grant applications and experience managing or contributing to externally funded research, accompanied by an explanation of the impact of awarded funds on the candidate’s research agenda.
• Experience in international research contexts, including international technical communication, global collaboration, or academic/professional positions in international settings.
• Research and teaching specialties in areas that diversify 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.
• Experience teaching in online or hybrid modalities.

Proposed Start Date

08/16/2027

Posting Date

08/26/2026

Review Date

09/21/2026

Close Date

09/21/2026

Open Until Filled?

No

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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.