Please forward to anyone who you think might be a good fit for this position at UTEP. We are looking for expertise in multilingual writing, translanguaging, accessibility, multimodality, and artificial intelligence.
I’m leading the search and am happy to answer questions about the position: ldura.
Thank you,
Lucía
Lucía Durá, Ph.D.
Program Director & Associate Professor
Rhetoric & Writing Studies
The University of Texas at El Paso
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a Carnegie R1, opportunity, and community engaged university at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education and economy of the community we serve. UTEP enrolls more than 25,000 students, 85% of whom are Hispanic and half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. UTEP offers 171 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, El Paso is set against the backdrop of the Franklin Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert in one of the largest binational communities in the world. A family-oriented community that is one of the safest large cities in the U.S., the cost of living in El Paso is very reasonable with an average home value of $224,000 in 2025, and Texas has no income tax. The region’s rich culture includes a vibrant street art and mural scene, art galleries, a new children’s museum and science center, the state’s longest-running symphony orchestra and a full schedule of seasonal events and festivals. Sports fans will enjoy Division I college athletics, Triple-A baseball affiliate the El Paso Chihuahuas and professional soccer team El Paso Locomotive FC, and outdoor enthusiasts will be drawn to year-round hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing in nearby state and national parks.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Department of English at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the Associate Professor rank in Rhetoric and Writing Studies with expertise in Multilingual Writing. Areas of focus can include Translanguaging, Multimodality, Accessibility, and Artificial Intelligence. Candidates with an interest in Writing Program Administration and the directing our First Year Writing program are preferred. Responsibilities include conducting and publishing research, seeking and securing extramural funding, teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, mentoring doctoral students and chairing/serving on PhD committees, and serving the department, university, and profession. Salary and startup packages will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Rhetoric and Writing Studies/Composition, Technical Communication, English, or a related field by time of hire;
- Research focus in multilingual writing within rhetorical studies, writing/composition studies, or technical communication;
- Established publication and teaching record at rank of associate professor or higher;
- Experience mentoring graduate students in thesis and/or dissertation research.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Administrative experience and interest in Writing Program Administration;
- Record of scholarship supported by funding as evidenced by fellowships and/or grants;
- Fluency in language(s) other than English, particularly Spanish.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applicants must submit the following: 1)a cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) contact information for at least three professional references), and 4) a philosophy of teaching and mentoring statement (that includes a reference on artificial intelligence and its impact on their pedagogy).
For questions about the position, please contact: the Search Committee Chair: Lucía Durá, PhD (ldura)
To apply, visit www.utep.edu/employment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The initial salary is competitive, based on qualifications and experience, and comes with excellent fringe benefits.
Hiring decisions are based on budget approval.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.