Assistant Professor of English Instruction

Hope College; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope College in Holland, MI invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of English Instruction (1.0 FTE) to begin in the 2027-2028 academic year. The typical load is four courses per semester, including Expository Writing I and one secondary area such as literature or creative writing.

The successful candidate has a master’s degree in Rhetoric/Composition or a closely related field; a terminal degree is preferred. Duties include advising and participation in governance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in rhetoric and composition or closely related field.
• Terminal degree preferred for advancement and tenure considerations.

Responsibilities

• Teach four 3-credit courses per semester, including Expository Writing I and one other area.
• Provide academic advising and contribute to student recruitment.
• Participate in faculty governance within and outside the English department.

Skills

Expository Writing Instruction

Teaching

Student Advising

Education

Master’s degree in Rhetoric and Composition / Writing / English / Creative Writing

Terminal degree preferred

Job description

Position Title

Assistant Professor of English Instruction

Classification Title

Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)

Department

English

Job Description

The Department of English at Hope College invites applications fora non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of English Instruction (1.0FTE ) to begin in the academic year of 2027-2028.

Successful candidates will have training and experience thatprovide strong grounding in writing instruction at the collegelevel. The typical teaching load is four, three-credit courses persemester. These courses will normally include three sections eachsemester of Expository Writing I, our course introducing studentsto college writing, as well as one section in a secondary area thatmay include literature, creative writing, professional writing,first-year seminar, or senior seminar.

Additional duties include supporting students in their academic andpersonal growth, academic advising, contributing to studentrecruitment, and participating in faculty governance within andoutside the department.

Rank

Assistant

Qualifications

Applicants must have at least a master’s degree in Rhetoric andComposition, Writing, English, Creative Writing, or a closelyrelated field. A terminal degree is preferred.

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a stationary position forfrequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as acomputers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves movingitems over 10 pounds; frequently will move between differentoffices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communicationabilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) thatrequire(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may berequested.

Pre-employment Screenings

“All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check.Some positions may have position specific requirements, suchaseducation/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drugscreening, credit checks and/or transportation recordreview.”

Is this a visiting faculty position?

No

Is this position available for sponsorship

No