Dear Colleagues,
The English Department at Texas Tech invites applications for three Teaching Postdoctoral Fellows who will teach in the First-Year Writing Program beginning Fall 2025. I’ve attached the full job ad, and for ease, I’ve included some key aspects below:
Position Description:
The Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applicants for three full-time, 9-month Teaching Postdoctoral Fellows, with a specialization in writing pedagogy, teacher preparation, mentorship, writing program administration or programmatic research, or similar specialization in writing studies, to begin Fall 2025.
Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, in an academic unit. Train under the supervision and direction of a faculty mentor who will provide the opportunity for collaborative and independent teaching. A postdoc appointment is for a minimum of one year with the possibility of annual re-appointment for up to four additional years, for a total not to exceed five years.
Major/Essential Functions:
In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants must have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and graduate levels within or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.
Successful candidates will teach two sections of first-year writing per semester; mentor graduate student teaching assistants; work under the guidance of a tenured faculty member of excellent qualifications, who agrees to serve as a mentor to the postdoc; and contribute to the research and teaching mission of the department.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in Rhetoric and Writing Studies, English, or closely related field in hand by August 2025.
- A record of peer-reviewed publication that has contributed to the discipline and/or a research and publishing agenda.
- A record of teaching excellence (at least 5 college writing courses taught in the past with evidence of excellence)
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
- A research specialization in writing pedagogy, teacher preparation, mentorship, writing program administration or programmatic research, or similar specialization in writing studies;
- Experience mentoring graduate students as instructors; and
- Experience with mentoring novice teachers or a desire to mentor novice teachers.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications should be submitted at https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5637&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=889524. Requisition #40925BR.
Applications should include the following documents:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Research Statement that outlines research goals and how this Post-Doc can help to meet those goals
4. List of references (3 names and email addresses)
Please note that the application deadline is May 9, 2025!
Take good care,
Callie
Dr. Callie Kostelich
Assistant Professor, TCR
Writing Program Administrator
Department of English
Texas Tech University