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42264BR

Extended Job Title:

Assistant Professor - English

Organization:

Texas Tech University

Position Description:

Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

The Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for three (3) full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professors to begin September 1, 2026. Applicants whose teaching and research specialty are in technical communication, rhetorical studies, and/or composition/writing studies are encouraged to apply.

Requisition ID:

42264BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

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

As a faculty member in the Department of English, you will be expected to: 1) contribute to the teaching mission of the department; 2) mentor graduate students; 3) develop a record of peer-reviewed/funded research; and 4) provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Grant Funded?:

No

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Preferred Qualifications:

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

1. Applicants with administrative experience in program, department, college, university, and/or professional levels;

2. Applicants with 2 years of online teaching experience; and

3. Applicants with a record of scholarship supported by funding as evidenced by internal and/or external grants.

Department:

English

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Assistant Professor

Salary Grade:

800

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include the following documents in your application:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

3. List of references

The application deadline is October 23, 2025.

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Steve Holmes, Search Committee Chair at [email protected]. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at [email protected] or 806-742-3851 .

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the College:

Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student to faculty ratio.

About the Department/School/Area:

The Department of English is a diverse, dynamic, and interdisciplinary department with 45 tenure-line faculty and undergraduate and graduate degree programs in English and in Technical Communication and Rhetoric. Tenure-line faculty in the department teach a 2/2 at both the undergraduate and graduate level, in onsite, hybrid, and online modalities. The Technical Communication and Rhetoric program offers a BA, MA, and PhD in onsite, hybrid, and online delivery modalities. We also offer graduate certificates in Grants & Proposals and in Teaching Technical Communication. With around 120 students in our robust graduate program, our 15 faculty have opportunities to teach graduate courses in our areas of interest. Our program affords excellent facilities, including communication-rich classrooms, and opportunities to conduct research through the User Experience Lab, the Media Lab, and the Letterpress Studio. Please visit http://www.depts.ttu.edu/english/ for information about the Department of English and the Technical Communication and Rhetoric program.

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Applications must be received by:

10/23/2025

Faculty Qualifications:

1. PhD in English, Rhetoric and Writing Studies, Technical Communication, or a related field by time of hire;

2. At least 2 years of demonstrated record of effectiveness as a teacher at the college level (experience as a graduate student counts); and

3. Research focus in technical communication, rhetorical studies, or composition/writing studies;

4. A record of peer-reviewed publication that has contributed to the discipline and/or a research and publishing agenda that clearly demonstrates promise in the field.

Duty Point:

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities