Instructor of English

Description

English & Media Communications invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position at the rank Instructor. We are seeking a generalist dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education, with primary responsibilities entailing teaching foundational and possibly advanced-level courses in literature and composition. 

Our ideal candidate will possess a multidisciplinary background that aligns with our department mission, which is centered around the concept of “story.” Specialization and/or prior experience instructing communications, theater, journalism, or broadcasting is highly desirable and will allow the successful candidate to contribute broadly to our diverse curriculum. 

Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track (Renewable)

Primary Responsibilities 

• Teach a standard full-time (4/4) course load per semester, focusing primarily on first-year composition, introductory literature, and 200-level core story classes. 
• Develop engaging, inclusive syllabi and course materials that support student success and retention. 
• Provide regular, constructive feedback and mentorship to a diverse student population. 
• Maintain regular office hours to support student learning outside the classroom. 
• Participate in monthly EMCO program and Humanities department meetings. 
• Participate in monthly Academic Senate meetings.
• Complete program service, which may include committee work, curriculum development, assessment initiatives, club advising, or student recruitment events.
• Perform other duties as assigned to advance program objectives, strengthen program visibility and reputation, and support enrollment, retention, and growth initiatives.  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree (M.A.) in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Literature, or a closely related field at the time of appointment (terminal degree, Ph.D. or M.F.A., preferred). 
• Demonstrated experience and a record of excellence in teaching first-year composition and undergraduate literature courses. 
• Commitment to working with diverse student populations and fostering an inclusive classroom environment. 

Desired Qualifications 

• Academic specialization, professional experience, or prior university teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: 
  • Composition (e.g. two-semester, first-year sequence; advanced research composition)
  • Literature (e.g. introductory, American/African American, Latin American, international, women’s, genre)
  • Communications (e.g., media studies, public speaking, digital media, advertising) 
  • Theater (e.g., dramatic literature, performance, scriptwriting) 
  • Journalism (e.g., news writing, digital reporting, photojournalism) 
  • Broadcasting (e.g., audio/video production, podcasting, media writing) 
• Experience with online or hybrid instructional delivery methods. 
• Familiarity with writing program assessment or curriculum design.