Adjunct Instructor of Professional and Technical Writing

About Our Lady of the Lake University:

On a foundation of faith, wisdom and trust in Divine Providence, Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) empowers graduates to transform their communities, families, and professions. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Divine Providence, OLLU stands as San Antonio's oldest regionally accredited institution of higher learning. A private, Catholic university, it currently enrolls approximately 1,800 students across undergraduate and graduate programs. With its main residential campus in San Antonio and additional locations in Houston and the Rio Grande Valley (La Feria), and online programs, OLLU extends its mission across Texas, the border region, and the nation.

Academic Programs

OLLU offers a rich academic portfolio of more than 30 undergraduate majors and minors, 14 master's programs and three doctoral programs. Courses are delivered through diverse formats to support traditional and non-traditional students alike.

Job Description:

The English, Mass Communication, Drama, and Visual and New Media Arts Department at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio seeks an Adjunct Instructor of Professional and Technical Writing beginning Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 to teach one-to-two face-to-face or online courses per semester.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to preparing and presenting course content under the direction of the Department Chair; maintaining availability to students during the week (at least one hour per week); and participating in ongoing faculty development, which includes the completion of Blackboard Ultra workshops and training.

The course(s) to be taught face-to-face and asynchronous online, contingent upon semester:

ENGL 1314 - Composition II Writing in the Discipline (WID) Courses specializing in STEM, Business, Psychology, and Social Work

ENGL 3314 - Fundamentals of Professional and Technical Writing

ENGL 3333 - Grant Writing

ENGL 3337 - Writing for the Web (AKA, Basic Coding)

ENGL 3341 - Advanced Grant Writing

ENGL 3345 - Technical Editing and Writing

ENGL 3349 - Written Business Communications

ENGL 3350 - Professional and Technical Writing Capstone

ENGL 3351 - Sports Writing

ENGL 3351 - Legal Writing

ENGL 3371 - Writing in STEM

Other courses to be created for the BA in Professional Writing and Communication

Requirements:

Requirements:

MA in English or related field required; PhD preferred.

MA or MA in Technical Communication preferred.

A history of teaching technical and professional communication.

Additional Information:

For questions about the position contact: Dr. Wallis Sanborn, wsanborn@ollusa.edu .

OLLU seeks to attract, develop and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administrators. The University is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. EOE.

Employment with Our Lady of the Lake University is contingent upon the applicant undergoing a background investigation.

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Application Instructions:

Please complete the online Application for Academic Employment and attach the following:

• Letter of Interest denoting position for which applying.
• Resume and/or Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of all transcripts reflecting receipt of graduate degree in discipline for which applying.
• Listing of three professional references.

For consideration for Academic Employment, all materials above must be submitted together and at one time.

Incomplete packets for academic employment will not be considered.