Assistant Professor of Practice​/Instruction, 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 Writing Program in University College at 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. It offers multiple sections of Freshman Composition I and II (required Core courses), as well as honors‑specific and topic courses.

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.

Full Time

• 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.
• 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.

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

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.

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.