English – field open Search Vacancy Announcement 2009-2010
University of Texas-Pan American Department of English
English – field open: Assistant Professor (F09/10-09), tenure-track position with a 3/3 teaching load beginning August 2010. REQUIRED: PhD in English education, applied linguistics, creative writing, literature, and/or rhetoric & composition (required by August 2010); evidence of and/or potential for scholarly or creative publication, demonstrated teaching effectiveness; documented experience working with pre-service and/or practicing secondary English teachers; and ability to teach children’s and young adult literature and/or secondary literature methods. PREFERRED: interest in children’s and young adult literature, U.S. K - 12 public school teaching experience and experience with K-12 standardized testing and teacher licensure exams, and/or successful involvement with partnerships between universities and secondary schools.
Applications are invited from candidates with strong records and potential as teachers and scholars. We are looking for colleagues to contribute to the UTPA English Department’s vital role in preparing secondary English teachers and other literacy professionals for careers in Rio Grande Valley schools and beyond.
Send letter of application specifying the vacancy number, a current CV, brief professional or creative writing sample, sample syllabus, proof of effective teaching, graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to The University of Texas-Pan American, College of Arts and Humanities, Dean’s office (COAS 334), Attn: English Open field Search, 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, Texas 78539-2999. Review of applications begins immediately; position open until filled. For more information about our department please visit our website: www.utpa.edu/dept/english.
UTPA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This position is security-sensitive as defined by the Texas Education Code§ 51.215(c) and Texas Government Code§411.094(a) (2). Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory grade of 500 or greater on the International Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
