Position Title
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Job Posting Number
2026152NTL
College/Division
College of Liberal Arts
Department/School
English
Position Description
The Department of English at Texas State University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the Round Rock Campus. The successful applicant will teach courses including first-year writing, advanced undergraduate technical and/or professional writing, and/or sophomore literature surveys; assist with the Round Rock branch of the University Writing Center; and provide service to the department by being a member of at least two departmental committees. As a full-time faculty member, the Assistant Professor of Instruction will teach four courses per semester with a flexible schedule and benefits. All positions are subject to availability of funds.
Required Qualifications
- MA, MFA, or PhD in English or related field, in hand.
- Experience teaching first-year college writing.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development as a teacher of technical and/or professional communication as required by the department.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a university writing center.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level.
- Demonstrated innovation in teaching college writing and/or literature courses.
- Graduate-level coursework in rhetoric and composition, technical communication, and/or professional writing.
- Record of institutional, professional, and/or community service.
Application Procedures
The English department will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. Applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered,https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57023
Interested individuals should submit:
- A current CV.
- A cover letter.
- Letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment.
- Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).
As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide information about the applicant’s skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application.
Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities.
Type of Position
Full-Time
Proposed Start Date
08/16/2026
Legal Notices
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
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.
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.
