Instructor or Assistant Professor of English - Fiction, Creative Writing

Job Title

Instructor or Assistant Professor of English (Fiction, Creative Writing)

Agency

Texas A&M University - Victoria

Department

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Victoria, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A & M-Victoria seeks one full-time, non-tenure Instructor (with MFA) or one full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor (with doctoral degree) of English (Fiction, Creative Writing) with a start date of August 2027.

Qualifications: The Department of Humanities at Texas A & M-Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track position in English. Qualified applicants must have a doctoral degree (Assistant Professor) or MFA (Instructor) by August 15, 2027 in English, creative writing, or a related field; demonstrate excellence in teaching; provide evidence of scholarly, creative, and professional activities; and be willing to teach service courses offered by the English faculty as needed, including composition and professional writing. Other classes would be assigned in accordance with department needs and the new hire’s teaching interests. As preferred qualifications, we seek a candidate specializing in fiction. Additional experience in creative nonfiction, genre fiction, publishing, and/or professional editing is welcome. Experience mentoring undergraduate writers and supporting first-generation students is especially welcomed.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in a small but vigorous English program, including fiction workshops, composition, and other courses aligned with program needs and the candidate’s expertise. Depending on program needs and qualifications, the candidate may also have opportunities to teach literature courses and/or contribute to the MFA program. The candidate will hold regular office hours on campus; provide student-centered instruction and support for undergraduate writers; participate in course and program development; maintain an active agenda of scholarly, creative, and/or professional activity; perform appropriate college and professional service; and work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff. The candidate will also be required to maintain a consistent campus presence.

This is a nine-month appointment. The annual teaching load is 24 credit hours (4/4) for an Assistant Professor appointment or 30 credit hours (5/5) for an Instructor appointment, depending on the candidate’s qualifications. The successful candidate will begin employment in Fall 2027.

Values: Texas A & M-Victoria Values: Together We Rise

· Wisdom

· Excellence

· Respect

· Integrity

· Students

· Empathy

Setting: Texas A&M University-Victoria is the most recent addition to the Texas A&M University System. The University was founded in 1973 as part of the University of Houston System and was transferred to the Texas A&M University System during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. A&M-Victoria is the only four-year university in a 100-mile radius and is just 30 miles from the Texas Gulf Coast. The University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution located in the Coastal Bend region of Texas. It serves the educational

needs, promotes economic well-being, and advances the community and region's quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and it offers more than 50 academic programs, as well as concentrations and certificates. The university also has several accreditations for specific areas and programs, including from the AACSB, ABET, CACREP and CCNE. In addition to its recent transition into The Texas A&M University System, A&M-Victoria is in the process of adding academic programs in three major areas: aviation, agribusiness, and engineering. In addition to academic excellence, A&M-Victoria has a thriving Athletics program that offers six competitive teams: baseball, softball, men’s and women’s soccer, and men’s and women’s golf. The Jaguars are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the baseball, softball and soccer teams compete in the Red River Athletic Conference. The golf teams compete in the Association of Independent Institutions Conference. Learn more about Texas A&M University-Victoria's history, academic programs, and campus facilities here.

Application: Review of applications will begin October 24, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a letter of application addressing qualifications, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and contact information for three references. For more information regarding this position and to apply, visit here. If you have any questions related to the search, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Professor Raymond Stricklin ([email protected])

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.