Assistant Professor of Instruction - English, Language Arts/Reading

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title Assistant Professor of Instruction - English, Language Arts/Reading Job Posting Number 2026132NTL Job Location San Marcos College/Division College of Education Department/School Curriculum And Instruction Position Description

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction is hiring an assistant professor of practice of English Language Arts/Reading. This position will be headquartered at the San Marcos campus. This position is 100% FTE teaching English Language Arts/Reading courses (on campus) and related courses for the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

Primary duties related to the position will be to teach sections of corequisite developmental literacy courses. These include, but are not limited to the following:

• Teach integrated reading and writing courses.
• Apply culturally sustaining literacy practices that support the academic literacy development of the range of incoming college students in Texas.
• Develop and apply an assets-based pedagogy drawing from local communities' funds of knowledge.
• Design instruction and assessment drawing from the literacy and language practices of students from across Texas.
• Utilize theoretically sound and research-based practices to support students' academic literacy development.
• Incorporate principles of self-regulated learning to students' strategic reading and writing practices.
• Facilitate program development and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement activities to enhance the ELAR faculty community of practice.
• Mentor contingent faculty and doctoral teaching assistants in ELAR pedagogy and curriculum;
• Collaborate with relevant college and department programs and staff in supporting student success.
• Other duties as assigned.

This is a 100% FTE 9-month appointment. For these duties, the position reports to the English Language Arts/Reading Coordinator and the Curriculum and Instruction department chair. All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in developmental literacy, reading or a closely related field at time of application.
• Minimum 3-years of experience teaching ELAR classes in open-access two-year and four-year developmental education contexts.
• In-depth understanding of culturally sustaining models of developmental literacy practice, theory, and research.
• Evidence of asset-based quality teaching of students in undergraduate courses.
• Experience mentoring new faculty and doctoral teaching assistants.
• Experience leading faculty development related to integrated reading and writing pedagogical approaches, curriculum development, and assessment.
• Engagement in scholarship through professional presentations, performances, publications, or similar contributions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Documented, successful experience teaching postsecondary developmental literacy classes.
• Demonstration of leadership in relevant professional or community organizations.
• Experience collaborating with first-year composition faculty through a corequisite model of instruction.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57183.

Candidates should submit:

• A curriculum vitae.
• A teaching philosophy.
• A cover letter addressing interest as well as the required and preferred qualifications.
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Type of Position Full-Time Proposed Start Date 08/16/2026 Posting Date 06/02/2026 Review Date 06/05/2026 Close Date 06/05/2026 Open Until Filled? No Legal Notices

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Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.

Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact-advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.

Quick Link https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57183 Special Instructions Summary

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)

Optional Documents

• DD 214/DD1300
• Veteran's Preference

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have an earned doctorate in developmental literacy, reading or a closely related field at time of application?
• Yes, I do have a PhD in developmental literacy, reading or a closely related
• No, I do not