Lecturer - Department of Language, Culture & Gender Studies-English, Rhetoric, and Spanish

Dev Ed Lecturers Position Description

Full-Time Lecturer in English.

We invite applications for two full-time lecturers in First-Year Composition to support TWU's developmental education curriculum. Applicants should have an established record of and avid interest in teaching integrated reading and writing. We are especially interested in candidates with prior experience working with, advising, and/or mentoring at-risk students. This is a teaching-centered position with a 5/5 course load and an expectation of departmental service. While the position includes minimal research requirements, candidates are expected to stay abreast of trends in the field and current best practices with integrated reading and writing. Courses will primarily consist of integrated reading and writing and on-level First-Year Composition. The position is renewable annually assuming good performance.

The positions begin August 2025. Successful candidates should hold an MA or PhD in English, Rhetoric, or a closely allied field. The candidates should be prepared to teach engaging courses in a range of modalities: face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses. Rank of lecturer appointment (I, II, III, or Sr.) depends on experience and qualifications.

To apply, please submit your CV and letter of application, via the application portal; additional materials may be requested. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

We are a lively, engaged, and collaborative multidisciplinary department offering a BA and MA in English and a PhD in Rhetoric; BA, MA, and PhD in Multicultural Women's and Gender Studies; and, beginning Fall 2025, a BA in Spanish.

Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.

All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.

Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.

All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.