Lecturer in First Year Composition

Lecturer in

First Year Composition Category:

Liberal Arts

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Department:

English

Locations:

El Paso, TX

Posted:

Mar 27, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time Position 

ID:

198626 Share 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. About the Department The Department of English is a vibrant, diverse department, featuring undergraduate and graduate programs in English and American Literature, English Education, and Rhetoric and Writing Studies. Our program offerings include a Ph.D. program in Rhetoric and Composition, a newly revised M.A. in English Studies, B.A. degrees in English and American Literature (ENAL) and English Education (ENGL), and graduate certificates in Bilingual Professional Writing, Teaching English, and Technical and Professional Writing. The First Year Composition sequence is housed in our department, which means that virtually every undergraduate student at UTEP comes into contact with us at one time or another. Our department is one of the most productive at UTEP in terms of research, and our faculty have won many of the most prestigious awards in their fields, including fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the American Council of Learned Societies, the Mellon Foundation, and many others. We are committed to achieving the highest quality of scholarship and teaching, and we pride ourselves on welcoming and supporting our students at all levels, from their first semester in the university to the completion of their highest degree.

Job Description:

The UTEP Department of English invites applications for a Lecturer beginning Fall 2026. The appointed faculty member will be expected to teach courses in the First Year Composition program. The teaching load is 5 courses per semester, with the possibility of a course reduction for departmental service.

Requirements:

Applicants must have a Master's degree (or higher) in English, Literature, Rhetoric & Writing Studies, or a related field. A record of teaching excellence is required, and experience teaching First Year Composition is highly preferred. Experience working with diverse student populations and first-generation students are both highly desirable.

Additional Information:

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. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312. For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu. To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, a graduate transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable), a list of courses taught, and contact information for three professional references. Please address questions to Dr. Joe Ortiz, Department Chair (jmortiz7@utep.edu).