Job Description

Primary Purpose of the Organization:
The Department of Englishis vigorous, innovative in its core and program offerings, invested in student engagement, and embracing current trends. The department offers degree programs in English Language and Literature; Creative & Professional Writing; Pre-Law; and Secondary Teaching (9-12), as well as minors in English, writing, and TESOL.
Primary Purpose of the Position:
The Department of English invites applications for a renewable one-year, fixed-term position at the rank of Lecturer/Adjunct Assistant Professor scheduled to begin in Fall 2026. The primary purpose of the position will be to teach courses in the core and in major programs offered by the Department of English. The chosen candidate will primarily teach composition, with occasional classes in African American literatures and rhetoric.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Lecturer: a Master’s degree in English or a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline.
Adjunct Assistant Professor: a terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D).
At least two years of teaching experience at the college level.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff at the university.
Knowledge skills and abilities:
Excellence in, enthusiasm for, and commitment to undergraduate teaching.
Superior communications skills – oral and written – including phone, letters, email, voicemail, videoconferencing, one-on-one, and group.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Canvas, and SharePoint.
Proficiency with digital publishing software/platforms, i.e., Adobe Creative Cloud.
Professional competence and knowledge of subject matter pertinent to the specialization area.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to teach a variety of courses aligned with department and university needs.
Experience teaching both online and face-to-face courses.
Experience with online course development and instruction in Canvas or other online learning management systems.
Experience in working with diverse student populations, including first-generation college students, distance learners, and adult learners.
Experience with core and program assessment and program review.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Notice to Applicants:
Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.