Instructor of English

Texas A&M University System • Canyon, TX

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About The Position

Instructor of English, focused on the teaching of composition and technical writing. Requires firm commitment—shared among all faculty—for teaching composition in a humanities-based English program. The ideal candidate will have experience mentoring developmental, Dual Credit, and/or ESL students and demonstrated excellence in teaching. MA in English or related field required. This position is being hired for the Fall 2026 semester.

Requirements

• MA in English or closely related discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Enthusiasm for and demonstrated experience in teaching English composition, technical writing, and/or English as a Second Language.
• Ability to teach a range of composition and technical writing courses.
• Pedagogical creativity and innovation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach 5 English composition and/or technical writing courses per semester each Fall and Spring semester.
• Courses may vary between in-person and online, depending on departmental needs.
• Faculty service (e.g., committee participation, assessment).

Benefits

• comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans
• additional health and lifestyle programs
• optional retirement savings opportunities
• paid leave programs
• 13-15 paid holidays each year
• Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees.
• The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour.
• Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System.
• Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time