Assistant Professor of Practice​/Instruction, Writing Program

Position: Assistant Professor of Practice/Instruction, The Writing Program
Position Information

Assistant Professor of Practice/Instruction

The University of Texas at San Antonio University College, The Writing Program invites applications for the Assistant Professor of Practice/Instruction.

The University of Texas at San Antonio

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond.

UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, You Tube or Linked In.

University College

University College is one of nine colleges at UT San Antonio and one of the only colleges that interacts with almost every new student as they start their journey  college is home to Academic Introduction and Strategies (AIS), Multidisciplinary Studies, The Writing Program, Dual Credit, and Army and Air Force ROTC. For more information about University College, please visit .

The Writing Program

The Writing Program in University College at the University of Texas San Antonio (UT San Antonio) consists of 30 fixed-term-track faculty members and staff and teaches the Communication component of UT San Antonio's Core Curriculum. The Writing Program offers multiple sections of Freshman Composition I and Freshman Composition II (required Core courses), as well as a variety of Honors-specific and topic courses.

For more information about The Writing Program and The Writing Center, please visit  (The Writing Program) and https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). (The Writing Center).

Salary Range:

Professor of Practice:
Up to $45,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Professor of Instruction:
Up to $49,300 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess:

Professor of Practice

* Master's degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Linguistics, or other related field.

Professor of Instruction:

* Ph.D. degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Linguistics, or other related field.

Both levels:

* Teaching credentials that include experience in teaching Freshman Composition (or similar writing courses).

* Evidence of the ability to Incorporate active or experiential learning, or other evidence-based pedagogy.

* Evidence of integrating technology into instruction, online teaching, or using other emerging technologies.

* Teaching experience at an institution of higher education and qualifications comparable to those of faculty members in the fixed-term track or tenure track positions.

* Evidence of service to the field or profession through committee service at a department, college, or university level

* This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Application Process

To apply , applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:

* A current curriculum vitae

* Complete contact information for at least three professional references

* A vision statement for the department/school.

* A research statement.

* A teaching statement.

* Letter of interest describing the applicant's professional experience.

Posting Close Date:
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.