Part-Time Faculty, English

IMDiversity; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 11,160 - 16,740; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for part-time faculty in English to teach undergraduate courses at Marist University in Poughkeepsie, New York for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. This role involves teaching a range of courses, including foundation writing and literature, with the requirement of a master's degree and teaching experience.

The position offers a salary of $1,270 per credit taught. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and references. Multiple part-time positions are available for various subjects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience teaching at the college level is required.
• Ability to teach various English and Theatre courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in writing, literature, and theatre.
• Conduct office hours and engage in departmental activities.
• Develop and implement curriculum for assigned classes.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research and writing skills

Understanding of literature

Theatre education

Education

Master's degree in English, Writing, Theatre or related field

Doctorate or ABD preferred

Job description

Position Title

Part‑Time Faculty, English

Department/School

School of Liberal Arts

Salary

$1,270 per 1 credit with upward adjustment for years of service. Pay may vary depending on credits for online, graduate, music, or lab courses.

Job Summary

The Marist University English Department is looking for qualified part‑time faculty to teach undergraduate courses for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The position requires foundation writing, introductory literature, professional writing, and theatre courses. All classes are offered in‑person at the Marist campus in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, Writing, Theatre, or a closely related field.
• Previous successful college‑level teaching experience.

Essential Functions

• Write for College: required research and argumentative writing course; may also teach Introduction to Professional Writing or Introduction to Creative Writing.
• Literature courses: teach classes in the Core/Liberal Studies general education requirement sequence, including Classics of Western Literature, World Literature, and thematic courses such as Medicine and Literature.
• Theatre: teach Introduction to Theatre, serving also as a Core Public Presentation course.
• Teach three to nine semester credit hours each semester during fall and spring semesters.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate or ABD.

Required Application Documents

Resume, Cover Letter, & contact information for 3 professional references.

Type of Position

Part‑time.

Classification

Faculty (Part‑Time).

Work Schedule

Time as required for teaching, office hours, departmental/school activities, scholarship/professional development, and other activities as needed.

Location

Marist University Main Campus.

Number of Position Openings

Multiple.

Equal Employment Statement

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist. The University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Advertising Dates

Advertised: May 19, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: August 21, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time