Master’s degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required.

Practical experience sufficient to teach at a university level, through teaching or profession, is required.

Experience teaching at the university level is preferred.

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy.

The Department of English and Creative Writing at Stephen F. Austin State University, a member of The University of Texas System, is accepting applications for a lecturer position in first-year writing. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in teaching, assessing, and supporting our first-year writing program. Responsibilities include teaching first-year writing courses and working with the Writing Program Coordinator and other instructors to implement, assess, and revise curriculum and instruction as needed. This position is not tenure-track; the contract is renewable annually dependent upon annual evaluation. The standard teaching load is 5-5 with a possible 4-4 load with a reassignment for research or service responsibilities.
Candidates must have at minimum a M.A. in English or related field with at least 18 graduate hours in English by the time of employment. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of student-centered methods or evidence-based practices for undergraduate writing instruction. Expertise or experience in teaching 10th-12th grade writing, or developmental reading or writing, or teaching co-requisite models is a plus. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development, particularly in innovative uses of technology in the teaching of reading and writing.

This position is eligible for participation in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP), subject to the position being full-time and at least 4 ½ months in length, or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.