| Location | San Marcos, TX |
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Position Title Associate Professor or Professor, Technical Communication Job Posting Number 2027006TTL Job Location San Marcos Department English Position Description
The Department of English at Texas State University invites applicants for a full-time (nine-month) faculty position at the rank of tenured associate, tenured advanced associate, or tenured full professor to begin in Fall 2027 at our San Marcos campus.
The successful candidate will be expected to sustain a significant, ongoing research agenda commensurate with their appointed rank that leads to peer-reviewed publication and demonstrates leadership and impact in the field. The candidate will also teach and provide leadership in the M.A. in Technical Communication Program and in our growing undergraduate technical communication offerings. Additional duties include significant participation in the continued development of graduate and undergraduate programs in technical communication, mentorship of junior faculty, leadership on college and university-level committees, and appropriate administrative and programmatic responsibilities.
The typical teaching load for faculty is 3/3 with some opportunities for course load reduction. Course offerings typically include a mixture of face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities.
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Application Procedures
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58160.
For full consideration, please submit the following by September 21, 2026:
Questions regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Chris Dayley, Search Committee Chair, at chris.dayley@txstate.edu
Proposed Start Date 08/16/2027 Posting Date 08/26/2026 Review Date 09/21/2026 Close Date 09/21/2026 Open Until Filled? No Legal Notices
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This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.
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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/58160
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