Part-Time Faculty, English

EKU Master of Public Administration Program; Richmond; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 118,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No Benefits

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a part-time English lecturer to teach First Year Writing at the Richmond Campus. Courses may include ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 101R and ENG 102R.

The position requires a Master's degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or an MFA in Writing from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution. Preference is given to applicants with experience teaching college readiness English.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or MFA in Writing from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution.
• Preferred: experience teaching post-secondary literacy and/or college readiness/corequisite/developmental English.
• Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in First Year Writing, including ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 101R and ENG 102R.
• Contribute to undergraduate instruction at Richmond Campus.
• Adhere to part-time faculty expectations and schedule (up to nine credit hours) as needed.

Education

Master's degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or MFA in Writing

Job description

• 497853
• Richmond Campus
• College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sciences
• Part-Time Faculty
• Closing at: May 14 2027 - 23:55 EDT

Title

Part-Time Faculty, English

Position Type

Part-Time Faculty

Search Type

External - minimum 7 days

Department

21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci

Division

2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location

Richmond Campus

Driver Classification

Non-Driver

FLSA

Exempt

Schedule Type

Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Additional Schedule Details

Spring 2027

Retirement

None

Contact Person

Dom Ashby

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of English at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a part-time faculty position to teach courses in First Year Writing.

Courses may include, but are not limited to: ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 101R & ENG 102R.

To be considered to teach undergraduate level courses, applicants should hold an earned Master's degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or MFA in Writing, from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution is required for consideration.

Preference for experience teaching post-secondary literacy and/or college readiness/corequisite/developmental English courses.

Part-time faculty may teach up to nine credit hours, depending on departmental needs.

Applicants will be screened and contacted as departmental needs for part-time faculty arise. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts are required at the time of the position offer and as a condition of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or MFA in Writing, from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution is required for consideration.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference for experience teaching post-secondary literacy and/or college readiness/corequisite/developmental English courses.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source

Institutional

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions

Applicant documents include:

• Cover Letter
• Vitae
• Copies of unofficial transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.