Adjunct English Instructor

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking a part-time adjunct English instructor in Ogden, Utah. The successful candidate will teach one or two lower-division English courses per semester, including courses such as English 0900, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1010, 2010 and 2015, with flexibility for other English classes as needed.

This is a pooled position, with assignments made as openings arise. Applicants must hold a MA in English or a closely related field and are subject to a background check as part of the

Qualifications

• Must have a MA in English or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or two lower-division English courses per semester.
• Courses may include English 0900, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1010, 2010, 2015, or other English classes as needed.
• Open to teaching various sections as needed per the department pool.

Education

MA in English or closely related field

Job description

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title: Adjunct English Instructor
Requisition Number: A00034P

Job Summary / Basic Function: Part-time adjunct instructor of English. To teach one or two lower-division courses per semester as needed. Instructors may be expected to teach any of the following:

• English 0900
• English 1005
• English 1006
• English 1007
• English 1010
• English 2010
• English 2015
• Other English classes as needed.

**This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. On February 28th of each year the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Required Qualifications: Must have a MA in English or closely related field.

• Preferred Qualifications: Background Check? Yes

Open Date: 10/22/2026
Close Date: 10/22/2027
Open Until Filled

Accurate details about Eligibility: Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University who have left their salaried positions within the last six months are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).