Instructor/Professional Assistant Professor, English

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track faculty position in English beginning Spring 2027. The appointment may be at Instructor or Professional Assistant Professor, with a 5/5 load centered on first-year writing and potential upper-division courses depending on specialization.

Teaching may be face-to-face or online, with service expectations at departmental, college, and university levels.

Qualifications

• Master of Arts degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related field.
• Record of quality teaching in first-year writing.
• Terminal degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related field for the professional rank.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 5/5 course load primarily in first-year writing.
• Possibly teach upper-division courses based on specialization.
• Engage in departmental, college, and university service.

Skills

First-year writing

Teaching experience

Student engagement

Education

Master of Arts in English or related field

Terminal degree for Professional track

Job description

Job TitleInstructor/Professional Assistant Professor, English Agency Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Department College Of Liberal Arts Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCorpus Christi, Texas Job TypeFaculty

Faculty Job Description

The Department of English at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track faculty position beginning Spring 2027. The appointment may be made at the rank of Instructor or Professional Assistant Professor in English, depending on the candidate’s qualifications, expertise, and professional experience. Teaching assignments will include a 5/5 course load primarily consisting of first-year writing courses. Assignments may include upper-division undergraduate courses according to the candidate’s specialization. Teaching schedule may involve face to face and online course delivery. The selected candidate will be expected to participate in service at the departmental, college, and university levels.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 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 is 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.

Required Qualifications

• Instructor Rank: Master of Arts degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related field. Record of quality teaching in first-year writing


• Professional Assistant Professor Rank: Terminal degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related field. Record of quality teaching in first-year writing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching corequisite models for developmental writing and reading


• Experience teaching and advising first-generation students and historically underserved communities


• Demonstrated commitment to fostering student engagement, academic achievement, and success among students with a range of academic backgrounds

Application deadline: November 19th, 2026 Position start date: Spring 2027

Questions or concerns about the application package can be directed to the English Department chair, Dr. Christopher Andrews at [e-mail].

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026. 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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