Lecturer - English Composition at The Texas A&M… · Commerce

Job Title Lecturer - English Composition

Agency East Texas A&M University

Department Literature & Languages

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location Commerce, Texas

Job Type Faculty

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT :

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• You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.
• All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.
• Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help.

Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer). If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

If you need assistance, please contact us at HR.Hiring@etamu.edu

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

SUMMARY:

The Department of Literature and Languages is seeking faculty for a full-time Lecturer position in English composition. This is a non-tenure-track position that will begin in Spring 2027. The selected candidate will teach five courses, chiefly in lower-level composition, each semester, with the opportunity to teach upper-division undergraduate courses when available. The ideal candidate will practice an innovative and student-centered writing pedagogy. Candidates should have experience teaching developmental and other writing courses at post-secondary institutions, including experience teaching in face-to-face, hybrid/blended, and online modalities; working with multilingual learners. The Lecturer in English composition is responsible for teaching undergraduate-level courses; advising students as appropriate; working closely with program and departmental administration; and providing service to the department, college, and university.

ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Teaches undergraduate-level English courses;

· Works closely with program and departmental administration;

· Advises students;

· Prepares syllabi;

· Updates course materials;

· Participates in curriculum development and assessment;

· Delivers instruction both online and on any of the university campuses.

· Works collaboratively with faculty and staff to implement departmental programs;

· Provides service to the department, college, and university; and

· Maintains knowledge and stay abreast of current trends in learning with research, best practices in teaching, and technological applications in the classroom, including online teaching.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

· Education: Master’s degree in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, English, or a closely-related field.

· Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Demonstrate experience of successful teaching in English composition courses at the college level.

· Ability to: Multi-task and work well as part of a team.

· Licensing/Professional Certifications: N/A

· Physical Requirements: N/A

· Other Requirements: N/A

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

PhD in in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, English, or a closely-related field.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

N/A

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.