Adjunct Instructor of Composition

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Generous education assistance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for an Adjunct Instructor of English Composition for the University of Central Missouri. The instructor will teach one or two courses in Fall 2026, focusing on providing comprehensive instruction and assessments to students in First-Year English Composition.

Applicants must possess an M.A. in a relevant field and preferably have two years of teaching experience. The role includes a commitment to academic standards and student success while enjoying competitive faculty benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching college-level composition preferred.
• Experience teaching English at the secondary school level is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students enrolled in First-Year English Composition.
• Deliver effective classroom instruction and evaluate student progress.
• Comply with departmental and university standards.

Education

M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition, English, or a related field

Job description

Description

The Department of English at the University of Central Missouri invites applications for an appointment as an Adjunct Instructor of English Composition to teach one or possibly two courses in Fall 2026. Faculty in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Central Missouri support the University’s mission of providing a high-quality education and are committed to the success of their students.

Examples of Duties

• The primary responsibility of this position is to provide instruction to students enrolled in the Department’s program in First-Year English Composition.
• Teaching in the Department’s programs entails effective delivery of instruction, being available to meet students outside the classroom during office hours and tutorials, and timely and fair evaluation and feedback of student progress.
• The person who fills this position will be expected to comply with all departmental, college, and university standards and regulations and contribute to cultivating a collegial atmosphere when interacting with other university faculty and staff.

Typical Qualifications

• An M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition, English, or a related field is required. Two years of experience teaching college‑level composition and experience teaching English at the secondary school level are both strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Full‑time staff & 12‑month faculty benefits‑eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long‑term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
• 9‑month faculty benefits‑eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long‑term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
• Part‑time benefits‑eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
• Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Background Check

A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.