Assistant Professor of English; English Education

Position Title

Assistant Professor of English (English Education)

F

Assistant Professor

Exempt

Commensurate with education and experience.

Full-Time Tenure Track

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Dept of English

02/03/2026

• Name:
  Dr. Kandi Tayebi
• Title:
  
  English Education Search Committee Chair
• Department:
  Department of English
• University:
  Sam Houston State University
• Address: PO Box 2146, Huntsville TX
• Phone:
• Email:

This position requires coordinating the English Education double major and teaching methods courses at the graduate and undergraduate level. Other course assignments will vary with the successful candidate’s training and experience. The standard teaching assignment is 3/3. Service and peer-reviewed scholarly activity are also required.

PhD with a focus in English education (in areas such as English, literacy, curriculum and instruction, or educational leadership). Graduate coursework in American literature is preferred.

Previous experience teaching middle- or high-school English is required. Teaching experience within the state of Texas is preferred.

Candidates should provide evidence of a research agenda in English education.

Please note:

References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Official transcripts will be required after hiring. Position begins Fall 2026. This position requires regular faculty presence at the Huntsville campus.

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Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.