Assistant Professor of English Instruction

Westmihcc; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope College in Michigan seeks a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of English Instruction to begin in the 2027-2028 academic year. The role centers on college writing instruction with a typical load of four three-credit courses per semester, including Expository Writing I and a secondary area.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a related field with strong grounding in college writing instruction.
• Terminal degree preferred to enhance teaching and scholarly activity.
• Experience in writing instruction at the college level is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach a four course load per semester, typically Expository Writing I plus one other area.
• Provide academic advising and support for student growth and retention.
• Contribute to student recruitment and participate in department governance.

Skills

Writing instruction

Education

Master's degree in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing, English, Creative Writing, or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor of English Instruction

Position Title Assistant Professor of English Instruction

Classification Title Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)

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

Successful candidates will have training and experience that provide strong grounding in writing instruction at the college level. The typical teaching load is four, three-credit courses per semester. These courses will normally include three sections each semester of Expository Writing I, our course introducing students to college writing, as well as one section in a secondary area that may include literature, creative writing, professional writing, first-year seminar, or senior seminar.

Additional duties include supporting students in their academic and personal growth, academic advising, contributing to student recruitment, and participating in faculty governance within and outside the department.

Is this a visiting faculty position? No

Rank Assistant

Qualifications

Applicants must have at least a master’s degree in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing, English, Creative Writing, or a closely related field. A terminal degree is preferred.

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a stationary position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings

“All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.”

Posting Number 2026-011FR

Job Posting Open Date 10/26/2026

Job Posting Close Date 12/11/2026

Open Until Filled No

Is this position available for sponsorship No

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