Assistant Professor of English, Applied Linguistics

Job Title

Assistant Professor of English, Applied Linguistics

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College Of Liberal Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of English at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of English, with a concentration in Applied Linguistics, beginning in Fall 2027. The position entails a 3/3 teaching load and has commensurate research and service expectations. Summer and online teaching opportunities may be available.

The Department of English allows English majors to pursue undergraduate coursework with either a Writing or Literary Studies emphasis. The department additionally offers curricula for secondary English certification; certificates in Writing for Non-Profits, social media, and TESOL; and minors in Technical and Professional Writing, Creative Writing, and Literary Studies. The graduate program provides an interdisciplinary educational experience by requiring coursework in Literary Studies, Writing Studies, and Applied Linguistics. 

The Applied Linguistics faculty coordinate and teach the courses for two undergraduate TESOL certificates. In addition, they teach courses in the ENGL BA, ENGL BA with secondary English teaching certification, ENGL MA, Elementary Education BS, and BIEM ESL Minor. The TESOL certificates are pursued by students from across the university with an enrollment of 50+ students.

Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic-Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail, and a university beach, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.  

Required Qualifications:

• A PhD in Applied Linguistics or related field. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.  

• Demonstrated a successful research agenda specializing in at least two of the following areas: TESOL methods, technology-assisted language learning/teaching, corpus linguistics, or an area of sociolinguistics.

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching a broad range of applied linguistics courses at the undergraduate level.

• Experience teaching language learners.

• Experience working with first-generation students and historically underserved communities.

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

• A letter of interest consisting of three distinct parts:

• (Part 1) Directly addressing the job description;

• (Part 2) Explicitly presenting a teaching philosophy; and

• (Part 3) Providing a research statement.

• A current curriculum vitae

• Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts

• Three letters of recommendations

Application deadline: Friday, October 23rd, 2026

Position start date: Fall 2027

For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Christopher Andrews, Department Chair, at [email protected].

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

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.