Visiting Instructor, English

Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Jacksonville State University is seeking a Visiting Instructor in the Department of English for the 2026-2027 academic year. The position will teach a 5/4 load including composition, writing studios, speech, and literature surveys, with weekly office hours and in-person instruction on campus.

Applicants must hold at least a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in English; master’s or doctoral degrees are preferred. Start date is August 3, 2026, and a departmental workshop will be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 18 hours completed in graduate-level English courses.
• Priority given to applicants with master’s or doctoral degrees in English.
• Experience in-person, hybrid, or online instruction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 5/4 load of composition, writing studios, speech, and literature surveys.
• Conduct weekly office hours and participate in departmental activities.
• Attend an all-day professional development departmental workshop.

Skills

Teaching composition

Developmental writing

Speech

Literature surveys

Education

Master's degree in English

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Visiting Instructor

Job Summary

The Department of English seeks to hire non-tenure track Visiting Instructor for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Visiting Faculty member will teach a 5/4 load of composition, writing studios, speech, and/or literature surveys, as well as other courses needed by the department, and will conduct weekly office hours. Applicants with experience teaching composition, developmental writing, speech, and literature surveys may be given priority. Applicants with availability to teach in person on the JSU campus Monday-Thursday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Fridays 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. will be given priority.

Applicants must have a minimum of a master’s degree with at least 18 hours completed in graduate-level English courses. Applicants with master’s or doctoral degrees in English will be given priority. The position start date is August 3, 2026, and Visiting Faculty will be required to attend an all-day professional development departmental workshop.

All applicants must submit a CV and cover letter. The cover letter must address the applicant’s availability to teach in person on the JSU campus Monday-Thursday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Fridays 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. New applicants who have not taught English at JSU before must also submit three references with current email and phone numbers and official transcripts.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the discipline with at least 18 hours completed in graduate-level English courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in English.
• Experience with in-person, hybrid, and/or online instruction.
• Experience with Canvas or another learning management system.
• Experience mentoring students.
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations.

Required Application Documents

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts required upon hire)

Department Information

The Department of English at Jacksonville State University offers an undergraduate degree with concentrations in creative writing, literature, and professional writing, as well as a master’s degree and several certificate and microcredential programs. Faculty and students enjoy a wide range of courses; activities; events; internships; and study abroad, service, and experiential learning opportunities.

About JSU

Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University is a learning-centered university in Jacksonville, Alabama, whose mission is to provide distinctive educational, cultural and social experiences for a diverse student population.

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to over 10,000 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the Jax State Strategic Plan home page.

Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and Jax State’s commitment to excellence.

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