Assistant Professor of Instruction in English

Vance Airscoop; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama invites applications for three non-tenure track, 9-month, full-time Assistant Professor of Instruction positions in the Department of English to teach primarily freshman composition and related courses beginning August 15, 2027. Candidates must have a Ph.D.

in English or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in English and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching first- and second-year students, plus a developing research agenda in composition and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English or related field with at least 18 graduate hours in English.
• Evidence of strong commitment to teaching college freshmen and sophomores.
• Experience teaching composition and literature.

Responsibilities

• Teach primarily freshman composition and related courses.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service.
• Develop and maintain a research agenda in composition and literature.

Skills

Freshman composition

Teaching English literature

University teaching

Research agenda

Education

PhD 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.

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.