Assistant Professor of Instruction in English

University of South Alabama English Dept; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama's Department of English invites applications for three non-tenure track (9-month, continuing) full-time Assistant Professor of Instruction positions to teach primarily freshman composition courses. Required: a Ph.D.

in English or related field with at least 18 graduate hours in English and evidence of a strong commitment to teaching freshmen and sophomores, plus a research agenda and extensive teaching experience in composition and literature.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English or related field required; evidence of strong commitment to teaching college freshmen and sophomores.
• Teaching experience in composition and literature; ability to develop a research agenda.
• Commitment to service at departmental, college, university and community levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach primarily freshman composition courses.
• Contribute to departmental, college, university and community service.
• Develop and sustain a research agenda in English.

Skills

Teaching

Freshman composition

Literature

Research

Education

Ph.D. in English

18 graduate hours in English

Job description

The University of South Alabama's Department of English invites applications for three non-tenure track (9-month, continuing) full-time Assistant Professor of Instruction positions to teach primarily freshman composition courses. Departmental, college, university, and/or community service is also expected, along with research consistent with a 4/4 teaching load. Positions begin starting August 15, 2027.

Required: a Ph.D. in English or related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in English and evidence of strong commitment to teaching college freshmen and sophomores. Applicants should also demonstrate a research agenda and extensive teaching experience related to teaching composition and literature.

To apply, send the following by email: vita, cover letter, one-page teaching statement, and names of three references to Dr. Larry Beason, Search Committee Chair, c/o [e-mail].

Applicants invited for a campus interview must arrange to have three letters of recommendation and official transcripts directly sent to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Larry Beason, at [e-mail]. Official transcripts must be sent from the Registrars of all colleges and universities from which the applicant received a graduate and undergraduate degree.

Review of applications will begin October 23, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled.

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.