[ATTW-L] Position Announcement - Visiting Assistant Professor of English

[Hinson, Dr. Katrina]

Please see the job posting below. Tarleton State University is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of English. Please feel free to forward this to people you may know who are interested. ’m also chairing the search committee for this one so feel free to contact me if you have questions. The job posting online via: https://www.tarleton.edu/jobs/index.html

With regard,


Dr. Katrina Hinson
Ph.D. Rhetoric, Writing and Professional Communication
Assistant Professor of English
Tarleton State University
khinson at tarleton.edu<mailto:khinson at tarleton.edu>
“Progress not perfection"

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Description Job TitleVisiting Assistant Professor of Technical/Professional Writing

Department:  English & Languages
Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate
Job LocationStephenville, Texas
Job TypeFaculty

Job Description
Proposed hire date is September 1, 2021. Hiring is contingent upon current budget environment.
Primarily responsible for the teaching/learning process and will also participate in the necessary
operations of the institution.; Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements
indicate. This is a one-year position with a 4/4 load for a technical or professional writing specialist. The
successful candidate will be able to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate technical writing
courses and graduate courses in technical and professional communication in face-to-face and online
settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
80% Teaching and Service: Develop, implement and review effective teaching/learning processes,
incorporating appropriate methodology, technology and other tools; Remain current in discipline and
update course content when appropriate to reflect current levels of student knowledge in the discipline;
Develop a system for ongoing evaluation of both teaching and learning, including expectations of student
competency and student learning outcomes; Work in partnership with immediate supervisor through a
formal system of evaluation of instruction to identify strengths and weaknesses and identify professional
development activities to improve student learning. May be required to teach at other campuses or online.
Maintain appropriate schedule of office hours for student access and inquiry; Work in partnership
with student success personnel on student advising and orientation. Participate in institutional service
roles such as but not limited to, college committees, club sponsorship, advisory committees,
student/faculty recruitment and mentoring of new and part-time faculty. 20% Research, Scholarship and
Creative Activity: Demonstrate a record of ongoing research, scholarship
or creative activity appropriate to your academic discipline.

Minimum Requirements
Earned doctorate/terminal degree approved by the University and recognized by the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges with appropriate academic credentials
verified by Tarleton’s faculty credentialing processes.

PhD in technical communication, technical writing, or professional communication and ability to teach
proficiencies in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite are required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals who can also teach first-year composition and sophomore literature are encouraged to apply.
Demonstrated ability in the discipline and show clear promise of teaching excellence as evidenced in
evaluation by peers, department head, and college dean.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

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