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Position DescriptionThe Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for two (2) full-time, 9-month, Assistant Professor of Practice positions in First-Year Writing to begin September 1, 2026.All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Position Description
The Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for two (2) full-time, 9-month, Assistant Professor of Practice positions in First-Year Writing to begin September 1, 2026.

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Major/Essential Functions
At Texas Tech University, the Professor of Practice title is used to recruit individuals with exceptional backgrounds and achievements in academic, business, government, or other professional practice. Primary responsibilities normally will be to teach in an area of expertise, mentor students in professional and career preparation, and liaise with professional contacts and entities on behalf of the department or program.

In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a robust student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with various student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.
In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a robust student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with various student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree (PhD or MFA) in English, Rhetoric and Writing Studies, or a related field by time of hire;
• At least 4 years of demonstrated record of effectiveness as a teacher at the college level (experience as a graduate student counts); and
• Experience mentoring or providing professional development for teachers.

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

1. Experience mentoring graduate students as novice teachers; and
2. Experience working with various student populations and first-generation students.

How to apply

Please include the following documents in your application:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. List of references

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Elissa Zellinger, Search Committee Chair at [email protected].

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