Part-Time Faculty, English

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No benefits

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University’s Department of English invites applications for a part-time faculty position to teach First Year Writing courses at the Richmond Campus. Candidates should hold a Master’s in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or an MFA in Writing from an accredited or internationally recognized institution.

Preference given to those with experience teaching post-secondary literacy and college readiness courses.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or MFA in Writing from regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach First Year Writing courses (ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 101R & ENG 102R) at the Richmond Campus.
• Part-time faculty may teach up to nine credit hours, depending on departmental needs.
• Applications accepted on an ongoing basis; unofficial transcripts acceptable at time of application.

Education

Master's degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or MFA in Writing

Job description

Title: Part-Time Faculty, English

Position Type: Part-Time Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Additional Schedule Details: Spring 2027

Retirement: None

Contact Person: Dom Ashby

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of English at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a part-time faculty position to teach courses in First Year Writing.

Courses may include, but are not limited to: ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 101R & ENG 102R.

To be considered to teach undergraduate level courses, applicants should hold an earned Master's degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or MFA in Writing, from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution is required for consideration.

Preference for experience teaching post-secondary literacy and/or college readiness/corequisite/developmental English courses.

Part-time faculty may teach up to nine credit hours, depending on departmental needs.

Applicants will be screened and contacted as departmental needs for part-time faculty arise. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts are required at the time of the position offer and as a condition of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or MFA in Writing, from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution is required for consideration.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference for experience teaching post-secondary literacy and/or college readiness/corequisite/developmental English courses.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source

Institutional

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions

• Cover Letter
• Vitae
• Copies of unofficial transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.